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Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
Costume for Ganna Walska in an Unidentified Opera; Woman's Dress1919

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Ivory sleeveless evening gown on a hanger, with gold embroidered central motif, cutwork floral border, and lace hem panels
Full-length ivory satin evening gown displayed on a hanger, with ruched center front, beaded shoulder straps, and elaborate lace and embroidered floral panels along the hem and train.
Designer
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
Russia, active France and United States, 1892-1990
Title
Costume for Ganna Walska in an Unidentified Opera; Woman's Dress
Place Made
France
Date Made
1919
Medium
Silk knit (jersey), with plastic crystals, metallic sequins, and metallic thread embroidery
Dimensions
Center back length: 73 1/2 in. (186.69 cm)
Credit Line
From the Collection of Mme. Ganna Walska, gift of Hania P. Tallmadge
Accession Number
M.86.411.33
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Copyright
© Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) Estate / Artists Rights Society (ARS) New York