1994 Renalto Balestra Metallic Blue Halter Gown with Shawl period_1930s This mid-calf length dress features

This mid-calf length dress features a peach and black wave design that extends throughout the piece

Made of rayon

comfortable waist band with gathered skirt hangs beautifully to your feet

Bodice is constructed of red silk faille over cream silk crepe with the two-tiered skirt constructed of pleated cream silk crepe

cuffs on the long sleeves also have matching buttons

1994 Renalto Balestra Metallic Blue Halter Gown with Shawl period_1930s This mid-calf length dress featuresThis custom gown was produced by designer Renato Balestra and graced the cover of all Ebony Fashion Fair advertisements for the 1994 1995 event. Long flowing metallic blue maxi halter dress has an inner belt creating a blouson draped bodice. Snap closure at back. Ties at high neck. The large rectangular shawl measures 8'4"x 4'3" and is trimmed in matching blue ostrich feathers with silver metallic threads. Own a piece of American cultural history that