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Evening dress
Designed by: Elsa Schiaparelli (Italian (active in France), 1890–1973)
Fabric by: Ducharne (French, founded 1920)
Fabric by: Ducharne (French, founded 1920)
French
Summer 1939
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Silk twill weave and silk plain weave (moire)
Dimensions
Center back (dress): 125.7 cm (49 1/2 in.)
Center back (skirt): 114.3 cm (45 in.)
Center back (skirt): 114.3 cm (45 in.)
Credit Line
Frank B. Bemis Fund, John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund, Arthur Tracy Cabot Fund, Otis Norcross Fund, William E. Nickerson Fund, and Edwin E. Jack Fund
Accession Number2009.5027.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPink and black evening gown with striped moiré bodice, wide shoulder straps, and square neckline. Long straight black skirt with slit on right side. Black zipper closure on right side and one interior label: "ETE 1939/Schiaparelli/21. Place Vendome Paris."
Pink and black striped moiré overskirt with large bustle as center back. Two hook and eyes at center back and zipper on right side.
Pink and black striped moiré overskirt with large bustle as center back. Two hook and eyes at center back and zipper on right side.
Provenance1939, created by the Paris atelier of Elsa Schiaparelli for her Spring/Summer collection; purchased by unknown client; July 3, 2009, sold at Cornette St. Cyr auctions in Paris to the MFA (Accession date: December 16, 2009)