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The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Object record

Evening dress

Spring/Summer 1932

Materials

Silk, glass

House / label

House of Vionnet

Collection

Spring/Summer 1932

Archive reference

The Metropolitan Museum of Art · 83260

Behind the design

This silk-chiffon evening dress exposes the midriff and uses rhinestone embroidery. It explores a different area of exposure from the usual neckline or hem.

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