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Jean Dessès
Woman's Dresscirca 1953

Not on view
Full-length cream strapless evening gown on a dress form, with seven tiered skirt layers covered in floral sequin and bead embroidery, overlaid with sheer ivory tulle
Designer
Jean Dessès
France, 1904-1970
Design House
Jean Dessès
France, Paris, founded 1937
Title
Woman's Dress
Place Made
France, Paris
Date Made
circa 1953
Medium
Silk net with silk embroidery, plastic sequins, and glass beads and silk plain weave (chiffon)
Dimensions
Center back length: 50 in. (127 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry D'Arrast
Accession Number
63.45
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles