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Materials: Candlelight silk satin with flocked velvet
flowers, ecru silk organza lining, bones, steel snaps, metal zipper and
bodice weight.
Provenance: Mrs. Patricia Chapman
of Washington D.C. wrote: "The ivory heavy satin with velvet
flowers dress I had made to wear at the Eisenhower Inaugural Ball where
my then father-in-law and step-mother-in-law, Harry and Clare Luce, were
hosting a fab (natch) very large dinner party beforehand. Rosemary
Clooney sang and the desserts were pink colored sherbet hearts with a
small candle in each. I was married to Henry Luce III for seven
years."
Condition: Excellent, nearly
perfect (some minor faint marks on the dress, not easily visible).
Measurements:
B, 34"; W, 25"; Gown L, 60"; Hem C, 232".
Comments: You have to see the
fabric on this ball gown to truly appreciate its' unique beauty. The
silk satin looks as if it has an inner glow and the flocked velvet
bouquets are gorgeous. Two layers of silk organza form the skirt's
petticoats and are all that's needed to shape the skirt. The halter
straps could easily be removed to fashion a strapless gown. Impeccable
workmanship throughout, this is truly a belle of the ball gown.
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