Woman's Ensemble (Headdress, Dress, and Underskirt), Costume for Ganna Walska in 'Romeo and Juliet'

© Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) Estate / Artists Rights Society (ARS) New York
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Woman's Ensemble (Headdress, Dress, and Underskirt), Costume for Ganna Walska in 'Romeo and Juliet'

France, 1920
Costumes; costume
Headdress: Silk plain weave with metal wrapped silk thread and silk satin (lamé); Dress: Silk velvet with silk plain weave, metal wrapped silk thread and silk satin (lamé), cotton plain weave (organdy), metal wrapped silk thread embroidery, faux pearls, metal openwork ornaments, metallic tassels; Underskirt: Silk velvet with metal wrapped silk thread embroidery.
Center back length (Dress): 87 1/4 in. (221.62 cm) Length (Underskirt): 44 1/4 in. (112.4 cm)
Purchased with funds provided by Rita and Ross Barrett, Costume Council Fund, and gift of Anna Bing Arnold (M.87.80.4a-c)
Costume and Textiles
Not currently on public view