Evening gown
People and Brands:
Medium: Silk tulle and feathers
Date: 1946-1947
Country: Cuba
Credit: Gift of Molly Milbank
The cascading, hand-appliquéd feathers on this dress attest to the extraordinary craftsmanship associated with Pierre Balmain’s haute couture designs. However, this licensed copy was created by Orcilia, a Cuban department store.
Object Number: 80.304.1
