Evening Gown, 1900s-1910s

Period: 1900s-1910s
Description: pink silk; neckline and sleeves are metallic lace; lace is netting with stripes running through it; boater neckline; pleated lace at front neckline; at top and bottom of neckline lace pink pink and green flower applique; thread tassels hanging off bottom of neckline lace; lace overlay down centre front; pleated pink belt at waist; flared skirt; stripe of lace going down side seams; 3/4 ay down skirt is horizontal stripe of lace; bottom of lace has thread tassels; horizontal strip has floral applique with bow appliques at either end ; edge of horizontal strip has oval floral applique; centre back of skirt hem has pink silk rosette; hem of skirt is two rows of gathered ruffles
Condition: very delicate; silk on bodice and skirt is shattered; metal lace is too heavy for silk; general staining all over
Label: waist tape "Confezioni per Signora/ Emilia (P?)ulin Bianchi/ Venezia"
Accession Number: 2019.1.243
Location: Box #28