Evening ensemble in petal pink slubbed silk satin comprising coat, dress, underdress and hat – (Maria Adélaïde Nielli) ◄ Previous Next ►

Artist: Maria Adélaïde Nielli

Date: 1969

Museum: Museum of the City of New York (New York, United States)

Technique: Textile

Evening ensemble in petal pink slubbed silk satin with sparsely scattered self-patterned broché roses. A: A-line coat; below-knee length, 3/4-length raglan sleeves, wide cuffs; slightly shirred at back collar; full length shawl collar of pink fox; self lining (without broché). B: A-line dress; below-knee length; sleeveless; jewel neck, two front princess seam slit pockets; back opening at bottom to partially reveal underdress; three pearlized pink button center back closure. C: Underdress of matching fabric without broché, China silk front panel; proper left back zipper closure. D: Hat in matching fabric without broché; snood-like cascading turban with front bow. Labels, A and D: Nina Ricci / Paris. Worn by Laura Johnson (Mrs. Raymond Johnson.)