M'lady's Dress 1926

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A "Hockley" pink georgette evening gown with a white and silver lace coat is modelled.

A woman arranges flowers, flouncing around in her floaty evening outfit. She comes closer to the camera and strikes a coy pose. Next up is an oyster charmeuse Court gown, with classical drapery. The woman...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
14901
Sort Number:
EP 087
Time in/Out:
01:10:05:00 / 01:13:00:00
Canister:
EP 087
Film ID:
870.06
Issue Date:

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