Dress
- Place of origin:
Paris, France (made)
- Date:
ca. 1960 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Castillo, Antonio, born 1908 - died 1984 (designed)
- Credit Line:
Given by Miss Isabel Moss
- Museum number:
T.819-2000
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Physical description
Short evening dress of dark red beaded chiffon showing motifs of foliage in shades of red, burgundy, and pink. The dress is attached to the shoulders with 2 narrow straps. Scarf of dark red beaded chiffon attached to the shoulder. The dress is tight to the body and fastens on the side with a zip. It is lined with chiffon.
Place of Origin
Paris, France (made)
Date
ca. 1960 (made)
Artist/maker
Castillo, Antonio, born 1908 - died 1984 (designed)
Marks and inscriptions
"Jeanne Lanvin / Paris"
"Castillo"
Object history note
Historical significance: Typical dress of the late 50s and early 60s with the look of the "femme fatale" for the more mature woman.
Collection code
T&F
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