Object: Film costume
Designer:
Adrian
(1903 - 1959)
Maker:
MGM
Date: 1938
Medium: Black velvet with gold metallic lace, sequins and tassels
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.
Object number: 70.8.21
Description18th century French inspired dress in black velvet with wide border of gold metallic lace, appliqué, sequins and tassels; boned décolleté bodice with flared sleeves, skirt with wide panniers and train; costume for Gladys George in Marie Antoinette
Label Text:Hollywood movies helped construct a narrative of glamour around French fashion history. Adrian’s lavish costumes for "Marie Antoinette" (1938) provided a temporary escape from the realities of the Depression. This particular film costume was worn by Gladys George, who played Louis XV’s mistress, Madame Du Barry.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Paris, Capital of Fashion
- Glamour: Fashion, Film, Fantasy