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Evening dress in golden-ochre silk chiffon with gilt metallic all over paisley broche

Thea Porter1971

Museum of the City of New York

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

Evening dress in golden-ochre silk chiffon with gold metallic paisley broche, printed most densley from hem to knee level in rust orange, pea green, burgundy and lilac floral paisley motif; sheath, fitted through waist; full-length; stand-up collar in back, deep U-neckline edged with gilt metallic soutache; long butterfly sleeves, two tripled soutache knotted cords at each wrist; gold braid along hem; four pair knotted soutache center front button-and-loop closure; burgundy China silk lining. Label: Thea Porter / London 1971. Worn by Rosamund Bernier.

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  • Title: Evening dress in golden-ochre silk chiffon with gilt metallic all over paisley broche
  • Creator: Thea Porter
  • Creator Birth Date: 1927
  • Creator Death Date: 2001
  • Date Created: 1971
  • Location Created: London (England)
  • Provenance: Worn by Rosamund Bernier.
  • Type: Evening dress (garment)
  • Medium: Silk (textile), Chiffon, Lurex (TM), Braid (trimming), China silk
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Thea Porter
Museum of the City of New York

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