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Strapless floor length pale pink ballgown, white feathers stitched on full circle skirt to crea…
evening gown
Strapless floor length pale pink ballgown, white feathers stitched on full circle skirt to crea…
Evening gown
Retailer
Designer (1914 - 1982)
1946-1947
Silk tulle and feathers
Cuba
Gift of Molly Milbank
Object number80.304.1
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.
DescriptionCopy of Pierre Balmain's Angel Dress, strapless floor length ballgown in pale pink tulle with white feathers hand stitched on a full circle ballroom skirt, feathers are applied lightly at the upper skirt and more heavily clustered at lower skirt. The effect is feathers cascading down the dress; fitted, strapless, boned bodice in shirred tulle, diagonally draped in surplice style at bodice front
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