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Maggy Rouff [Paris]

Evening gown c.1938

Silk and silver thread | 71.0 x 23.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 93172

Description

A flesh pink mousseline de soie evening gown embroidered flowers in silver and pink, edged in silver. With pink silk petticoat and mousseline de soie headdress with four groups of silver flowers.

Provenance

State Gift to Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose from the Children of France. Given to them during a State Visit to France by the King and Queen in 1938.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Maggy Rouff [Paris]
(maker)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)

Search the collection Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (1930-2002)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Silk and silver thread

silk (textile), silver thread

Measurements

71.0 x 23.5 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Costume, Uniforms and Accessories
Object type(s)
costume
main garments
dresses
gowns
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
France
Île-de-France [France]
Paris [Île-de-France]
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Toys and Decorations
Toys
Dolls
Dolls' costume

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