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Valentina Schlee
Woman's Dresscirca 1940

Not on view
Full-length violet-purple dress on a clear hanger, with metallic woven fabric, gathered puff sleeves, a deep V-neckline, and a self-fabric sash tied at the waist
Designer
Valentina Schlee
United States, circa 1894-1989
Design House
Valentina
United States, New York, New York City, 1925-1957
Title
Woman's Dress
Place Made
United States
Date Made
circa 1940
Medium
Silk and metallic-thread plain weave
Dimensions
Center back length: 55 in. (139.7 cm)
Credit Line
From the Collection of Mme. Ganna Walska, gift of Hania P. Tallmadge
Accession Number
M.86.411.28
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles