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Louella Ballerino
Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Cape)mid-20th century

Not on view
Full-length black dress on a white dress form, with cream lace trim at the neckline and skirt, a black sash bow at the waist, and a gathered ruffle hem
Louella Ballerino, Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Cape)
Designer
Louella Ballerino
United States, active United States, California, Los Angeles, 1900-1978
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Cape)
Place Made
United States, California, Los Angeles
Date Made
mid-20th century
Medium
Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery
Dimensions
Center back length (Dress): 48 1/2 in. (123.19 cm) Center back length (Cape): 17 1/2 in. (44.45 cm) Length (Sash): 72 3/4 in. (184.79 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Marlene Higgins, Granddaughter of Louella Ballerino
Accession Number
M.2019.381.1a-c
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles