liberation was actually in the 1920s not 1960s for women got the right to vote, was in the work force and much more mobility than their Edwardian mother and clothing reflexed that. This evening gown has the drop waist and garçon look top which means flat across the bust area. The fabric is silk a good base for the heavy beading. The glass beads are hand stitched so they won’t come undone and the pattern is a Greek key and Art Deco designs, surrounding two trojan horses ...The skirt beaded crosses disbursed in an uneven pattern. The hem is pointed with vertical beading on it. Measures as follows shoulders 15, armhole 8 bust 36, waist up to 30, hips 40, length 54 excellent condition