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Valentina Schlee
Woman's Dresscirca 1940

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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

Valentina Schlee, Valentina, Woman's Dress, circa 1940, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, From the Collection of Mme. Ganna Walska, gift of Hania P. Tallmadge, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

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

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