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Henri Bendel

Cream silk dress with beaded fringe

Maker

Henri Bendel (American, 20th century), retailer

Title

Cream silk dress with beaded fringe

Year

ca. 1927

Medium

  • silk,
  • crystal,
  • mirrored glass bugle beads; plain weave,
  • embroidred,
  • studded,
  • appliqué

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Silk,
  • crystal,
  • mirrored glass bugle beads; plain weave,
  • embroidred,
  • studded,
  • applique

Materials

silk, glass, crystal

Dimensions

114.3 cm (45 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Robert Walker

Object Number

56.050.9

Type

  • Costume

Publications

  • Books

Cocktail Culture: Ritual and Invention in American Fashion 1920 - 1980

Exhibition History

Cocktail Culture
Ritual and Invention in American Fashion, 1920-1980
Apr 15, 2011 – Jul 31, 2011

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Henri Bendel (American, 20th century), retailer
Cream silk dress with beaded fringe, ca. 1927
Silk, crystal, mirrored glass bugle beads; plain weave, embroidred, studded, applique
114.3 cm (45 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Robert Walker 56.050.9

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