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Charles James
Woman's Dress, 'Swan'1951

Not on view
Salmon-peach strapless ball gown on display form, with tightly pleated fitted bodice, draped fabric across the torso, and an enormous full tulle skirt
Strapless ball gown in pale peach-pink silk and tulle, displayed on a headless mannequin; bodice features densely pleated and draped fabric gathered at the hip, flaring into a voluminous layered tulle skirt, photographed against a dark teal background.
Designer
Charles James
England, active United States, 1906-1978
Title
Woman's Dress, 'Swan'
Place Made
United States
Date Made
1951
Medium
Silk chiffon, nylon net, and silk satin
Dimensions
Center back length: 62 in. (157.48 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Morton Lee
Accession Number
55.75
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Örmen, Catherine. L'Art de la Mode. Paris: Citadelles & Mazenod, 2015.