Evening set
Brand
Paquin
(French, 1891 - 1956)
Designer
Ana de Pombo
(Spanish, 1900 - 1985)
Retailer
Salon de Couture, Bonwit Teller
(American)
1939
Linen and silk thread
Gift of Mr. Rodman A. Heeren
Object number70.57.50
In 1937, Ana de Pombo was hired as the chief designer at Paquin, the venerated maison de couture that was founded and flourished during the Belle Époque. A native of Spain, de Pombo studied the piano and danced flamenco before becoming a clothing designer. Her theatrical style is reflected in this richly embroidered linen gown with corselet and bolero.
DescriptionIvory evening set; floor length dress and bolero in natural linen; sleeveless evening dress in heavy weight linen with boned corselet at waist, shirred handkerchief linen at upper bodice and shoulder straps, heavy silk floss embroidery at CF skirt panel in a scrolling floral pattern; coordinating collarless bolero in handkerchief linen embroidered overall in a scrolling floral pattern with heavy silk floss threadCollections
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