Evening gown in grey-silver silk taffeta

Creator Cristobal Balenciaga (1895-1972)

Accession number 79.15.18AB

Unique identifier MN190601

Description Evening gown and sash in grey-silver silk taffeta. A: Full-length evening gown in pencil silhouette with floor-length train; boned bodice fitted to natural waist; sweetheart neckline, open square back, folded over at neckline; sleeveless with straps; skirt gathered into full train at back waist and hip; center back snap, hook-and-eye and self button closure; white silk taffeta lining; train hem stiffened with horsehair. B: 1-inch wide sash, ties into center back bow at natural waist. Attributed to Cristobal Balenciaga.

Dated 1950-1959

Object Type evening dress (garment), sash (costume accessory)

Medium horsehair, silk (fiber), taffeta

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi

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