Lady's 1910 Edwardian Evening Dress. Unlabeled; in the manner of Paul Poiret. Lace high collar; short sleeves, high waist, lateral ebroidered band; gathered skirt. Stripe and banded with black embroidered linen; embroidered taupe silk and black velvet. Broad high waistband with green silk lining; Four clusters of three velveteen balls pendants to skirt. Velvet band at hem. Circa 1910.

Provenance:
Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profit association has been a guiding force in preserving Monterey's history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Monterey's precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.

The Association's mission is to share the histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.

Condition:
Overall condition is very good, albeit the lining silk is largely absent and desintegrating. Note: Paul Poiret (French, 1879-1944) was the premier couturier of the first decade of the 20th Century. This dress has extremely close parallels, seen in contemporaneous illustrations, drawn in watercolor and ink by Paul Iribe (French,1883-1935).