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Bergdorf Goodman

ball gown

Description

Maker

Bergdorf Goodman (American, est. 1899), retailer

Title

ball gown

Year

1937

Medium

  • sequin,
  • silver

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • sequin,
  • silver

Materials

sequin, silver

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Ann Ruggles

Object Number

62.034.5

Type

  • Costume

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Ceremonial Costumes
Sep 13, 1973 – Oct 14, 1973

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Bergdorf Goodman (American, est. 1899), retailer
ball gown, 1937
sequin; silver
Gift of Ann Ruggles 62.034.5

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