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Evening dress of Alizarin crimson cannele silk

Madame Grès1966/1966

Museum of the City of New York

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

Evening dress in Alizarin crimson cannele silk; A-line sheath; floor-length; high round neckline; 3/4-length sleeves; overlaid front and back by floating pyramidal panels cut in one with shoulders, sleeves and upper bodice; grosgrain trim at sleeve edge, embroidered with red bugle beads and irridescent faceted glass beads (some pendant as fringe); two center back zippers, set separately into dress and overdress; hand-faced and finished. Worn by Mrs. Kitty Carlisle Hart on New Year's Eve, 1966 at the Metroplitan Opera House after her debut as Prince Orlofsky in "Die Fledermaus."

Details

  • Title: Evening dress of Alizarin crimson cannele silk
  • Creator: Alix Gres
  • Date Created: 1966/1966
  • Provenance: Worn by Mrs. Kitty Carlisle Hart on New Year's Eve, 1966 at the Metroplitan Opera House after her debut as Prince Orlofsky in "Die Fledermaus."
  • Type: Evening dress (garment)
  • Medium: Silk (fiber), Bead (pierced object)
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Madame Grès (Alix Barton)

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