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Alex Ceslas Rzewuski
Woman's Dress, Costume for Ganna Walska in 'Boris Godunov' (Dress and Belt)circa 1926

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Purple velvet liturgical tunic with full sleeves, covered in a gold diamond lattice pattern and cross motifs, with wide gold borders at neck, cuffs, and hem
Designer
Alex Ceslas Rzewuski
Poland, active France, 1892-1983
Designer
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
Russia, active France and United States, 1892-1990
Title
Woman's Dress, Costume for Ganna Walska in 'Boris Godunov' (Dress and Belt)
Place Made
France
Date Made
circa 1926
Medium
Silk velvet with metal wrapped silk thread embroidery, faux pearl buttons
Dimensions
a) Robe: Center back length: 50 1/2 in. (128.27 cm); b) Belt: 41 3/4 x 2 in. (106.04 x 5.08 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Rita and Ross Barrett, Costume Council Fund, and gift of Anna Bing Arnold
Accession Number
M.87.80.8a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles