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Evening caftan of ombre green slubbed silk, with belt

Irene Galitzine1964/1974

Museum of the City of New York

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

A: Finely slubbed ombre green silk evening caftan; fully draped with fitted waist and gathered skirt; floor-length; V-neckline; elbow length sleeves formed from drapery; natural waistline; gathered at shoulder seam; open in back from neck to waist; center back zipper; off-white silk lining. B: Matching self belt, four inches wide; random pleating; sits at natural waist; four hook-and-eye closures. Label: Irene Galitzine / Roma. Worn by Barbara "Babe" Paley (Mrs. William S. Paley.)

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  • Title: Evening caftan of ombre green slubbed silk, with belt
  • Creator: Irene Galitzine
  • Creator Birth Date: 1916
  • Creator Death Date: 2006
  • Date Created: 1964/1974
  • Location Created: Rome (Italy)
  • Provenance: Worn by Barbara "Babe" Paley (Mrs. William S. Paley.)
  • Type: Caftan
  • Medium: Silk (textile)
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Irene Galitzine
Museum of the City of New York

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