Evening gown
Item
Title
Evening gown
Has Format
Description
Pale pink silk organza evening gown ensemble. A. Gown; v-neckline, long full bell sleeves, criss-cross bodice extending into tie belt at center front, very full flared skirt, ankle length. B. Neck sash; 120" long by 5.5" wide, doubled. C. Slip; one layer of organza and one layer of taffeta, V-neckline with 2" strap narrowing to 1" at shoulder, full length. Slight discoloration throughout, torn in several places near waist and bodice. Some patching has been done.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Either this version or the white version (Object ID #1983.185) was worn to the 1941 Academy Awards ceremony. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Either this version or the white version (Object ID #1983.185) was worn to the 1941 Academy Awards ceremony. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.
Creator
Valentina
Date
1938-1947
Source
Donated by Mrs. Suzanne Knapp
Identifier
Object ID #1983.184.ABC
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/d6f99fc5ecd62f5ccaf44ada2d520ce0.jpg
Rights
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Subject
Clothing and dress
Type
Still Image
Format
360 View
Collection
Citation
Valentina, “Evening gown,” Mount Mary University Digital Collections, accessed April 19, 2024, https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/1428.