Woman's Ensemble (Crown, Shawl, and Dress), Costume for Ganna Walska as Floria Tosca in 'Tosca', Act II

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Woman's Ensemble (Crown, Shawl, and Dress), Costume for Ganna Walska as Floria Tosca in 'Tosca', Act II

France, 1920
Costumes; Primary
Crown: Metal with faux stones; Shawl: Silk satin with silk and metallic thread embroidery and metallic bullion fringe; Dress: Silk plain weave (crepe chiffon) with silk and metallic thread embroidery, silk satin ribbon, sequins, and faux stones.
Overall (Crown): 3 × 7 × 5 3/4 in. (7.62 × 17.78 × 14.61 cm) Overall (Shawl): 190 × 49 1/4 in. (482.6 × 125.1 cm) Center back length (Dress): 77 1/2 in. (196.85 cm)
Purchased with funds provided by Rita and Ross Barrett, Costume Council Fund, and gift of Anna Bing Arnold (M.87.80.14a-c)
Not currently on public view