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Costume and Textiles

Woman's Evening Dress: Bodice and Skirt

Made in Paris, France, Europe

Summer 1939

Designed by Elsa Schiaparelli, French (born Italy), 1890 - 1973

Silk satin
Center Back Length: 42 inches (106.7 cm) Waist: 24 inches (61 cm)

Currently not on view

1969-232-48a,b

Gift of Mme Elsa Schiaparelli, 1969

Label

This bustled evening dress was worn by a young woman who danced a quadrille at the Eiffel Tower Anniversary Ball of 1939.

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Additional information:

  • PublicationShocking! The Art and Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli

    This bustled evening dress was worn by a young woman who danced a quadrille at the Gala de la tour Eiffel (Eiffel Tower Ball). The bustle on the pink-and-black-striped satin gown was created by folding in half two rectangular pieces of fabric and pleating them into the waist at the back. Dilys E. Blum, from Shocking! The Art and Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli (2003), p. 203.