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Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
Woman's Ensemble (Headdress, Dress, and Underskirt), Costume for Ganna Walska in 'Romeo and Juliet'1920

Not on view
Historical Renaissance-style theatrical or display costume on a white mannequin: cobalt blue velvet gown, red diamond-patterned sleeves and underskirt, pearl necklace drape, and jeweled headdress
Designer
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
Russia, active France and United States, 1892-1990
Design House
Maison Muelle-Rossignol
France, Paris, active early 20th century
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Headdress, Dress, and Underskirt), Costume for Ganna Walska in 'Romeo and Juliet'
Place Made
France
Date Made
1920
Medium
Headdress: Silk plain weave with metal wrapped silk thread and silk satin (lamé); Dress: Silk velvet with silk plain weave, metal wrapped silk thread and silk satin (lamé), cotton plain weave (organdy), metal wrapped silk thread embroidery, faux pearls, metal openwork ornaments, metallic tassels; Underskirt: Silk velvet with metal wrapped silk thread embroidery.
Dimensions
Center back length (Dress): 87 1/4 in. (221.62 cm) Length (Underskirt): 44 1/4 in. (112.4 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Rita and Ross Barrett, Costume Council Fund, and gift of Anna Bing Arnold
Accession Number
M.87.80.4a-c
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles