Ivory lace dress with tiered skirt by Peter Davy

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

An ivory lace dress with a tiered skirt by Peter Davy. The front bodice features an asymmetrical application of lace over a sheer panel of synthetic organza. The lace applique curves upward and has beaded fringed along the top proper right edge made from glass and plastic beads. Iridescent plastic sequins and glass seed beads are also sewn along the top edges of the lace applique and neckline. Various flowers on the lace bust are also embellished with iridescent sequins and glass seed beads. Short strings of beaded fringe with round flat sequins at the end are placed at the center of several flowers throughout the bust. The bodice features a drop waist and has set in ivory lace sleeves with decorative cuffs. Both the sleeves and the cuffs are embellished with iridescent sequins and glass seed beads. Each sleeve is made from one panel of fabric, sewn to itself at the inner arm.

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