Evening gown
Designer
Lucile
(1863 - 1935)
c. 1912
Blue silk taffeta, blue chiffon, mauve ribbon, gilt lace, and metallic embroidery
Gift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg
Object number81.131.12
Although she is remembered as a survivor of the Titanic, Lady Duff Gordon, the designer known simply as Lucile, was one of the most innovative couturieres of the Edwardian era.
DescriptionBlue silk taffeta gown; blue sheer silk bodice with gold thread embroidered design; short kimono sleeve, mock bolero front; blue chiffon surplice empire front with blue modesty piece trimmed with gilt lace, mauve ribbon flowers; flared skirt caught up at either side hem; beige petticoat attached, gilt lace at hem; center back self streamer; center back hook closingCollections
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