Tea gown
Designer
Mariano Fortuny
(1871 - 1949)
c. 1925
Red silk, yellow Murano glass beads, and silk cord
Gift of Mrs. Varney T. Elliot and Mrs. Rosemary T. Franciscus
Object number85.193.5
Fortuny’s Delphos gown, inspired by drapery from ancient Greek sculpture, is crafted from finely-pleated silk that skims the wearer’s body. Intended to be worn without a corset, the Delphos was first used as a tea gown.
DescriptionDelphos gown: Red brown pleated silk satin tea gown with red and black striped yellow Murano glass beads; floor length chemise (Delphos); drawstring bateau neckline; silk cord and bead trim at shoulder seam; three vertical panels at back and front; sleeveless; silk cord and bead trim at sideseamsCollections
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