Designer
Roberto CapucciItalian, born 1930
CultureItalian
Titles
- Ball Gown (no. 56)
Date1983–1986
PlaceRome, Italy
MediumSilk, rayon velvet, cotton, and metal
DimensionsOverall: 53 × 29in. (134.6 × 73.7cm)
Credit LineGift of Craig Lidji
Object number99.605
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
The following labels are on the interior, at the neck: "Expressly for Lou Lattimore / Made in Italy"
"Made in Italy / Roberto Capucci / Roma"
"MOD.56"
"100% silk / 100% rayon velvet"
"Made in Italy / Roberto Capucci / Roma"
"MOD.56"
"100% silk / 100% rayon velvet"
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