Cocktail dress
Description:
Cocktail dress of iridescent blue/green chiffon printed with peacock feather/fan motif in blues/greens, reds, and gold. Below-knee length, strapless, with a shallow "sweetheart" neckline. Neckline with "fringe" panel formed of self fabric cut to shape edge of feathers. A second, shaped panel is attached at side. Side zipper. Inner full-length very full sheath.
Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Tiana Pittelle / Fashion Originator / Waikiki, Honolulu"
Date:
1950/1955
Creator:
Pittelle, Tiana
Partner:
UNT College of Visual Arts + Design