Woman's Dress, 'Patrician'

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Woman's Dress, 'Patrician'

United States, California, 1947
Costumes; principal attire (entire body)
Silk plain weave (crepe georgette), faceted glass crystals, glass beads and plastic sequins
Center back length: 58 1/4 in. (147.96 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Buddy Fogelson (60.48.5)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Maeder, Edward.  Salute to California: 50 Years of Fashion, 1930-1980.  Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1980.
  • Varnell, Cara. Adrian: The Couture Years, 1942-52. Los Angeles:  Museum Associates, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1995.
  • Maeder, Edward.  Salute to California: 50 Years of Fashion, 1930-1980.  Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1980.
  • Varnell, Cara. Adrian: The Couture Years, 1942-52. Los Angeles:  Museum Associates, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1995.
  • McDowell, Colin. Forties Fashion and the New Look. London: Bloomsbury, 1997.
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