Sorelle Fontana, Blue Matelassé Dress and Detachable Waistband with Back Peplum
Title
Sorelle Fontana, Blue Matelassé Dress and Detachable Waistband with Back Peplum
Description
Blue matelassé dress with fitted waist. There is also a blue matelassé detachable waistband with pleated back peplum. Both items are fully lined with navy silk georgette.
Creator
Sorelle Fontana:
Zoe Fontana, 1911-1979, Designer
Micol Fontana, 1913-2015, Designer
Giovanna Fontana, 1915-2004, Designer
Zoe Fontana, 1911-1979, Designer
Micol Fontana, 1913-2015, Designer
Giovanna Fontana, 1915-2004, Designer
Date
1950-1959
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-904
Coverage
Italy
Extent
Bust: 32.5" , Waist: 29"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition.
Textile
Matelassé, Silk Georgette
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2022.1.28a
2022.1.28b
2022.1.28b
Collection
Tags
Citation
Sorelle Fontana:
Zoe Fontana, 1911-1979, Designer
Micol Fontana, 1913-2015, Designer
Giovanna Fontana, 1915-2004, Designer, “Sorelle Fontana, Blue Matelassé Dress and Detachable Waistband with Back Peplum,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed February 3, 2023, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/793.