Woman's Wedding Dress

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Woman's Wedding Dress

c. 1959

Pierre Balmain, known for his grand evening wear and royal clients, believed elegance could be achieved only through simplicity. Here, bias-cut fluid chiffon is softly ruched around the neckline and flows from the shoulders into a train, contrasting with shaped vertical panels of a stiffer silk and silver damask that accentuate the slender waist and then form the bell-shaped, trained skirt.

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Object Details

Titles:

Woman's Wedding Dress

Date:

c. 1959

Artists:

Medium:

Silk and metallic damask complex weave, silk chiffon

Dimensions:

Circumference (Bust): 32 inches (81.3 cm) Waist: 22 1/2 inches (57.2 cm) Center Front Length (Skirt): 43 inches (109.2 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Douglas Cooper, 1974

Accession Number:

1974-38-1

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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