Related people/organizations
Herbert Sondheim, Inc (compiler)
Madeleine Vionnet (designer)
Date
1930s
Work Type
design drawings
Measurements
5.25 in (width) x 8.25 in (height)
Description
Black and white polka dot taffeta dress with a calf-length straight skirt, long sleeves with seams near the armholes, jeweled buttons on the center of the bodice, and a white taffeta gilet that appears to tie into a large bow at the neck. Sketch also includes a detailed view of the gilet that shows that the ends come down to wrap and tie around the waist. Model wears a breton hat.
Inscription
[Right]: Vionnet/blk + white/polka/dot/taffeta/white/taffeta/gilet/ties bow/jewelled buttons
[Left]: seam/gilet/ends/twist/with front/pulls/thru/+ tie
Related Terms
graphite
sketching
Kellen Design Archives
Location
box 1, folder 20
Identifier
KA0039_V8p20-002
Use Restrictions
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
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