Woman's "Sea Fan Fantasy" Evening Dress

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Woman's "Sea Fan Fantasy" Evening Dress

1947

Philadelphia native Tina Leser incorporated exotic elements from her extensive travels into her innovative clothing, which included both dressy and casual wear. This evening gown, given to the Museum as indicative of the fashion trends of 1947, has a full skirt and fitted bodice but lacks shoulder padding. The hand-painted design—one of Leser’s hallmarks—is in underwater colors, and blue and silver sequins accent the large sea fans.

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Object Details

Title:

Woman's "Sea Fan Fantasy" Evening Dress

Date:

1947

Artist:

Medium:

Hand-painted and spray-painted cellulose acetate plain weave, metallic sequins

Dimensions:

Length: 63 inches (160 cm) Waist: 24 inches (61 cm) Circumference (Bust): 31 inches (78.7 cm) Center Back Length (Neck to waist): 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm) Center Front Length (Neck to waist): 16 1/2 inches (41.9 cm) Length (Skirt): 46 inches (116.8 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Tina Leser, 1947

Accession Number:

1947-71-1

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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