Woman's Evening Dress
Designed by Elsa Schiaparelli, French (born Italy), 1890 - 1973
Geography:
Made in Paris, France, Europe
Date:
Summer 1937Medium:
Printed silk organzaDimensions:
Center Back Length: 38 1/2 inches (97.8 cm) Center Front Length: 42 inches (106.7 cm) Waist 22 1/2 inches (57.2 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
1969-232-49Credit Line:
Gift of Mme Elsa Schiaparelli, 1969
Made in Paris, France, Europe
Date:
Summer 1937Medium:
Printed silk organzaDimensions:
Center Back Length: 38 1/2 inches (97.8 cm) Center Front Length: 42 inches (106.7 cm) Waist 22 1/2 inches (57.2 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1969-232-49Credit Line:
Gift of Mme Elsa Schiaparelli, 1969
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butterfly dress [x] elsa schiaparelli [x] papillons dress [x] pink [x] schiaparelli [x]When Schiaparelli introduced the shorter, waltz-length dress in the summer of 1937, it was the sensation of the season.