Ivory Crepe Beaded Dress of Emma Gehring Rietfort. Material: textile, metal and bead. Size: 18" W. x 58" L. Description: cream-colored crepe floor-length gown with cream-colored lace overlay that extends around bodice and up neckline to form a collar that encircles the neck and hooks at the back; long crepe sleeves fall to the elbow, a band of beads encircle the edge, sleeve length is extended to the wrist with lace; crepe skirt extends to just below knee line and is edged with a 1 1/2" W. band of beaded fringe; below fringe is a 14" L. lace skirt that falls to the floor; beaded edging trims the upper edge of collar and continues vertically down both sides of the bodice; closure placket on left bodice with hidden hooks and eyes.; satin cumberbund hooks in back.
