long sleeve black cocktail dress Anika Long Sleeve Bodycon Midi Dress • American Threads Young Women's Fashion Black / M

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Inspired by our slow fashion values for sustainability and zero-waste production, we have intentionally repurposed our leftover handloom fabrics from The Poet Series to craft this beautiful patchwork design

Full-extension drawer glides

Nearby informational placards provided some details on this gown and its preservation: Burgundy Ball Gown, 1939 Silk velvet with ostrich feathers, taffeta, glass teardrop beads with red paint finish, red glass beads in metal mount Walter Plunkett, costume designer Conserved by Cara Varnell, 2010-2012 Conservation work was performed primarily on the interior of the costumes where vulnerable areas were reinforced with archival support material and conservation stitches

Minimal ironing or steaming is advised to maintain the smooth flow of the batwing sleeves and overall drape