Fashion photograph for the House of Delisle
Photography
Inventory number
2022.3.30.9.PH.FA.1902.FRAuthor:
Léopold-Émile REUTLINGER (French, Callao 1863 - 1937 Paris)Description
Paper photograph of a Parisian model of Maison Delisle, destined for a German magazine. The photograph shows a young woman dressed in an evening dress in silk muslin, covered with tulle, richly embroidered with sequins and glass beads, forming a large net pattern on the skirt, made of floral garlands. The bottom lining of the skirt has a large pleated border. The bodice is also adorned with embroideries, along with long and tight sleeves, and the waistline is accentuated with a very large corset type belt with dots made of pearls or beads, fastening on the left side. The lady is holding a large tulle veil behind her, and is wearing a feather hat. A multistrand pearl choker with openwork metal buckles embellishes her neck, with a two strand long pearl necklace going down the decollete till the skirt line.Materials
Analog photographyPaper
Origin
1902 Paris, FranceDimensions
Length : 19.5 cmHeight : 27.5 cm