Evening dress
Unknown maker
ca. 1925

This short evening dress shows the typical style of the "flapper," with its boyish and slim silhouette and short hemline. The loose cut allowed the wearer to dance such popular dances as the tango, the Charleston, the shimmy or even the waltz with ease.

Gift of Mrs. Mary Davis

Worn by Mrs. Juanita Davis, mother-in-law of the donor

LSM #1993.036.01


Three-piece tuxedo
Abo & Popkin, New York, manufacturer
T. Zoller, New Orleans, retailer
ca. 1920

Gift of Mrs. Corinne M. Kahle and Mr. Edward S. Maunsell II
Worn by Stewart Maunsell, father of the donors
LSM #1982.120.31 a-c

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