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Gilbert Adrian
Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Cape)circa 1947

Not on view
Full-length day dress displayed on a hanger, with short sleeves, a V-neckline, and a gathered skirt in pastel pink, powder blue, and lavender color-block panels
Full-length textile cape in pale blue with bold pink geometric color-block panels across the shoulders and down the front opening, displayed on a hanger against a gray background.

Gilbert Adrian, Adrian, Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Cape), circa 1947, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Gilbert Adrian, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Gilbert Adrian
United States, active California, Los Angeles, 1903-1959
Design House
Adrian
United States, California, Los Angeles, founded 1942
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Cape)
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
circa 1947
Medium
Cotton plain weave (gingham)
Dimensions
Center back length (Dress): 56 3/8 in. (143.19 cm) Center back length (Cape): 58 3/8 in. (148.27 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Gilbert Adrian
Accession Number
56.14.3a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Maeder, Edward. Salute to California: 50 Years of Fashion, 1930-1980. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1980.