Woman's Dinner Dress

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Woman's Dinner Dress

February 1937

Designed by Elsa Schiaparelli (French (born Italy), 1890–1973) Designed in collaboration with Salvador Dalí (Spanish, 1904–1989)

Wallis Simpson included this model in the trousseau she purchased from Schiaparelli prior to her marriage to the Duke of Windsor.

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Object Details

Titles:

Woman's Dinner Dress

Date:

February 1937

Artists:

Designed by Elsa Schiaparelli (French (born Italy), 1890–1973) Designed in collaboration with Salvador Dalí (Spanish, 1904–1989)

Medium:

Printed silk organza, synthetic horsehair

Dimensions:

Center Front Length: 52 inches (132.1 cm) Waist: 22 inches (55.9 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Mme Elsa Schiaparelli, 1969

Accession Number:

1969-232-52

Geography:

Made in Paris, France, Europe

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