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Title
Peggy Hamilton modeling an Adrian taffeta evening gown (probably by Adrian), 1929
Date Created and/or Issued
February 5, 1929
1929-02-05
Contributing Institution
UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection
Adams (Peggy H.) papers
Rights Information
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Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.
Three of the 7 garments represented in the February 5, 1929 photo session are documented as being by Adrian; the remaining 4 appear to be Adrian designs as well.
Peggy Hamilton modeling a taffeta dress with a long, fitted bodice with low, a v-neck the back and a gathered skirt. The taffeta is decorated in the back with a designed formed of sequins.
Text from negative sleeve: taffeta dress. 11167 [stamped on negative sleeve:] Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Printed on edge of negative: FEB 5 29. PUB 528 BULL. Handwritten on edge of negative: 408. 11167
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1373_0345
ark:/21198/zz002bzqzd
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Sequins (spangles)
Evening dresses (garments)
Taffeta
Adams, Peggy Hamilton, 1890-1984
Source
Adams (Peggy Hamilton) Papers

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