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Strapless ball gown in rose satin and grey taffeta, with custom dress form

Charles James1950/1952

Museum of the City of New York

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

A: Ball gown in rose pink silk satin, black silk velvet and charcoal grey silk taffeta; floor-length; rose satin boned strapless bodice, princess seams ending in center front V; rolled sweetheart neckline; natural stomacher waistline; panniers at hips; satin flared from waistline to knee; full black velvet flounce across thigh and knee, jet buttons; full sunburst pleated grey taffeta skirt below knee; center back zipper closure; bodice self-faced, attached bust pads; entire skirt stiffened with crinoline; ivory taffeta-covered horsehair petticoat; narrow ivory underskirt. B: Rose silk satin "Jenny" dress form, custom made for dress.

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  • Title: Strapless ball gown in rose satin and grey taffeta, with custom dress form
  • Creator: Charles James
  • Creator Birth Date: 1906
  • Creator Death Date: 1978
  • Date Created: 1950/1952
  • Type: Evening dress (garment), Dress form
  • Medium: Silk (textile), Satin, Velvet (fabric weave), Taffeta, Horsehair, Jet (coal)
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Charles James
Museum of the City of New York

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