Fashion photograph for Maggy ROUFF

Photography

Inventory number
2022.9.22.17.PH.FA.1946.FR
Author:
House of Maggy Rouff (French, 1929 - 1965)
Description
Paper photograph of a woman modeling an evening gown by Maggy Rouff fashion house called the "Gainsborough" because it is styled after the famous painter's works. The dress is in multi-colored, flowered percale. It has puffed sleeves and white pique collars and cuffs. There is a long black velvet bow tie. The lady is holding a hat made of Italian straw in her right hand, adorned with flowers and a long ribbon around the crown.
Material
Analog photography
Origin
April 4 1946 Paris, France
Dimensions
Length : 20.3 cm
Height : 23.5 cm