Valentino
Dress

DesignerItalian, born 1932
CultureItalian
Titles
  • Dress
Date1998
PlaceItaly
MediumSilk velvet, silk chiffon, embroidery, silk organza, and lace feathers
Dimensions44 × 19 in. (111.8 × 48.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of the collection of Baroness Sandra di Portanova from her loving brother
Object number2000.527
Not on view

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ProvenanceCollection of Sandra di Portanova, baroness; given to MFAH, 2000.

Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Label: "Valentino Couture"

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