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Baby doll cocktail dress in black chantilly lace

Cristóbal Balenciaga1955/1965

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York
New York, NY, United States

Baby doll cocktail dress in black machine chantilly lace; lace shirred and connected to boned black silk strapless sheath at neck; knee-length; strapless, straight neckline; underdress neckline overlaid with cream moire grosgrain ribbon finishing with center back bow; broad flounce hip level, horsehair at joining and hem; proper left under arm snap placket closure. Label: Balenciaga 10 Avenue George V, Paris. Worn by Anita Loos.

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  • Title: Baby doll cocktail dress in black chantilly lace
  • Creator: Cristóbal Balenciaga
  • Creator Birth Date: 1895
  • Creator Death Date: 1972
  • Date Created: 1955/1965
  • Location Created: France
  • Provenance: Worn by Anita Loos.
  • Type: Cocktail dress
  • Medium: Silk (textile), Moire (textile), Horsehair, Chantilly Lace
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Balenciaga
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