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Evening dress in coral silk with applied beads, gold sequins, and stones

Unknown1957/1959

Museum of the City of New York

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

A: Coral silk damask Evening dress, red velvet pile in foliate design, heavily embroidered with gold thread, various coral beads, various gold sequins and glass stones; sack; below-knee length; bateau slit surplice neckline; elbow-length sleeves; center back zipper; beige silk organza lining. B: Red China silk slip; knee-length; square neckline, center front red velvet modesty panel at bust; sleeveless with thin straps; center back zipper. Worn by Helena Rubenstein.

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  • Title: Evening dress in coral silk with applied beads, gold sequins, and stones
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1957/1959
  • Location Created: Paris (France)
  • Provenance: Worn by Helena Rubenstein.
  • Type: Evening dress (garment)
  • Medium: Sequin (spangle), Bead (pierced object), Silk (textile), Damask, Organza, China silk, Velvet (fabric weave), Glass (material)
Museum of the City of New York

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