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Evening dress

Clothes for Women
Inventory number
2019.1.31.12.CW.DR.C1936.FR
Author:
House of Molyneux (French, 1919 - 1977)
Description
Silk jersey black evening gown. Pleated chest front bodice with V-neck and dolman sleeves. Long gathered skirt. Rayon bodice lining.

Most possibly comes from the wardrobe of Wallis Simpson, future Duchess of Windsor.
Materials
Silk jersey
Rayon
Origin
circa 1936 Paris, France
Related person
House of Molyneux (French, 1919 - 1977) (creator)
Exhibitions History
• 2019.04.02–2019.05.20. ‘Elegancy of 1930s. Moldovian and Romanian style icons. From Alexandre Vassiliev foundation collection.’ The National Museum of History of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova.
• 2019.10.22–2020.01.20. ‘Fashion Masterpieces of the 20th century. From Alexandre Vassiliev foundation collection.’ Museum of Applied Arts and Design, Vilnius, Lithuania.
• 2020.01.21–2021.01.21. ‘Aristocracy at the Helm of Fashion. From Alexandre Vassiliev foundation collection.’ Museum of Applied Arts and Design, Vilnius, Lithuania.