Cocktail Dress
ca. 1960 (made)
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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.
Object details
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| Brief description | Lanvin-Castillo. Dark red beaded chiffon dress with attached stole, c.1960 |
| 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. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss Isabel Moss |
| Object history | Historical significance: Typical dress of the late 50s and early 60s with the look of the "femme fatale" for the more mature woman. |
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| Accession number | T.819-2000 |
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| Record created | December 18, 2000 |
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