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

Not on view
Long embroidered robe displayed flat, cream ground densely covered with gold cord interlace and turquoise beadwork in repeating arch motifs, with a deep teal hem band

Alex Ceslas Rzewuski, Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), Costume Ensemble for Ganna Walska in 'Boris Godunov' (Dress, Belt, and Sash), circa 1926, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Rita and Ross Barrett, Costume Council Fund, and gift of Anna Bing Arnold, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Alex Ceslas Rzewuski
Poland, active France, 1892-1983
Designer
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
Russia, active France and United States, 1892-1990
Title
Costume Ensemble for Ganna Walska in 'Boris Godunov' (Dress, Belt, and Sash)
Place Made
France
Date Made
circa 1926
Medium
Dress: Metallic thread plain weave (lamé) and silk velvet with silk cord, faux pearls, faux turquoise beads and glass beads. Belt, and Sash: Metallic thread plain weave (lamé) with silk cord, faux pearls, faux turquoise beads and glass beads.
Dimensions
Center back length (Dress): 54 7/8 in. (139.38 cm) Length (Belt): 34 3/8 in. (87.31 cm) Length (Sash): 29 1/4 in. (74.3 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Rita and Ross Barrett, Costume Council Fund, and gift of Anna Bing Arnold
Accession Number
M.87.80.7a-c
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles