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Charles James, designer

evening dress, ca. 1957

Description

Maker

  • Charles James, 1906-1978, American (b. England), designer

Title

evening dress

Year

ca. 1957

Medium

silk

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • silk

Dimensions

119.4 cm (47 inches) (length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Samuel Winston, Inc. by Roxane

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume

Credit

Gift of Eleanor Fayerweather

Object Number

83.197

Projects & Publications

Publications

Bullentin of Rhode Island School of Design, Museum Notes

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