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Woman's Dress, Costume for Ganna Walska in 'La Castiglione'circa 1934

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Ivory satin ball gown on a mannequin, with puffed sleeves and a diagonal cascade of fabric flowers and grape clusters in burgundy and gold across the full skirt

Unknown, Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), Woman's Dress, Costume for Ganna Walska in 'La Castiglione', circa 1934, 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

Title
Woman's Dress, Costume for Ganna Walska in 'La Castiglione'
Place Made
France
Date Made
circa 1934
Medium
Silk satin with silk plain weave, silk velvet, and silk and metallic thread twill (lamé) appliqués
Dimensions
Center back length: 105 1/8 in. (267.02 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Rita and Ross Barrett, Costume Council Fund, and gift of Anna Bing Arnold
Accession Number
M.87.80.15
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles