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Collections

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
Woman's Ensemble (Bonnet, Dress, and Collar), Costume for Ganna Walska as Manon Lescaut in 'Manon'circa 1920

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Costume ensemble on a mannequin: forest green fitted bodice with fan-shaped sleeve ornaments, cream skirt printed with orange fruits and botanical motifs, and matching green cap
Designer
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
Russia, active France and United States, 1892-1990
Design House
Redfern
England, London, circa 1855-1929
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Bonnet, Dress, and Collar), Costume for Ganna Walska as Manon Lescaut in 'Manon'
Place Made
France
Date Made
circa 1920
Medium
Bonnet: Silk twill (brushed), silk plain weave (organza), with silk plain weave ribbon and silk satin ribbon Dress: Silk twill (brushed, pinted), linen plain weave (painted), silk plain weave (organza), with silk plain weave ribbon and silk satin ribbon Collar: silk plain weave (organza)
Dimensions
Bonnet: 7 1/2 × 7 3/4 × 9 3/4 in. (19.05 × 19.69 × 24.77 cm) Center back length (Dress): 43 1/4 in. (109.86 cm) Length (Collar): 40 1/4 in. (102.24 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Rita and Ross Barrett, Costume Council Fund, and gift of Anna Bing Arnold
Accession Number
M.87.80.19a-c
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles