Designer
Charles James (American, born England, 1906–1978)American, born England, 1906–1978
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Ball Gown
Datec. 1947
PlaceHouston, Texas, United States
MediumSilk taffeta
Dimensions54 × 32 in. (137.2 × 81.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Burdine Clayton Johnson and Christophe Venghiattis in memory of Susan McAshan
Object number2002.50
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition History"Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, June 23–September 22, 2019.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Label in back sideways next to zipper: "an original design / by / Charles James"
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