Image

Pierre Balmain

ball gown

Description

Maker

Pierre Balmain (French, 1914-1982), designer

Title

ball gown

Year

1950s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

rayon, nylon, cotton

Dimensions

156.2 cm (61 1/2 inches) (length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: Pierre Balmain...Paris

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Sturges

Object Number

84.176.4A

Type

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

A Decade of Collecting (Costume and Textiles)
Jul 17, 1987 – Sep 06, 1987

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Pierre Balmain (French, 1914-1982), designer
ball gown, 1950s
cotton; rayon; nylon
156.2 cm (61 1/2 inches) (length)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Sturges 84.176.4A

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