Evening dress

Miss Beckie

1910–12 · silk · Costume Institute

The chic styling of this evening dress incorporates the asymmetry of the period in the overpanel on the skirt. The contrast between the subtle scrollwork and the plain chiffon and point d'esprit is very effective. The bow detail and the triangular back collar are stylish accents. The sheer sleeves and translucent layers of point d'esprit and black silk on the back bodice add seductive elements.

Artist

Miss Beckie

Date

1910–12

Medium

silk

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Howard C. Brokaw, 1960