Woman's "Palazzo Pajamas"

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Woman's "Palazzo Pajamas"

1962

A color contrast between the beaded and unbeaded fabric enhances the drama of this ensemble. The skirt’s front panels and back drapes are made of vivid red silk printed with a large dynamic pattern and small fish-scales, while fish-scale beading covers the jumpsuit beneath, adding orange tones as well as texture. Princess Irene Galitzine, a descendant of Russian nobility, was famous in the early 1960s for her "palazzo pajamas," a luxurious Italian take on at-home wear so glamorous that they were daringly worn even for gala occasions.

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Object Details

Title:

Woman's "Palazzo Pajamas"

Date:

1962

Artist:

Medium:

Silk taffeta with glass beading

Dimensions:

Center Back Length (Dress): 41 1/2 inches (105.4 cm) Center Front Length (Overskirt): 54 inches (137.2 cm) Center Back Length (Overskirt): 6 feet 1 inches (185.4 cm) Waist: 26 inches (66 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Princess Irene Galitzine, 1966

Accession Number:

1966-178-1a,b

Geography:

Made in Rome, Italy, Europe

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