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Marcel Rochas, Paris

Evening gown c.1938

Chiffon | 60.0 x 18.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 93294

Marcel Rochas, Paris

France c.1938

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Description

An chiffon evening gown with short sleeves and pleated skirt printed with green, violet, yellow and pink flowers. Cream underskirt and violet, green and yellow striped neckscarf and ribbon sash.

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 Marcel Rochas, Paris
(designer)

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

Chiffon

chiffon

Measurements

60.0 x 18.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Costume, Uniforms & Accessories
Object type(s)
costume
main garments
dresses
toys and games
toys
dolls' accessories
dolls' clothes
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' costume

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