Silk chiffon velvet gown
Turin workshop
Date
1923-24 c.
Museum
Pitti PalaceCollection
Museum of Costume and FashionInventory
TA 6251
Straight orange silk chiffon velvet evening gown. The low waistline is emphasised by the cut, the neckline is square with shoulder straps and the hem is asymmetrical. The fourreau is in light pink silk crêpe. The gown is decorated at the waist with three orange silk taffeta roses and a matching ostrich feather. The hem is adorned at the back with small transparent cut-glass pearl beads.
Purchased by the State, 1996.
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