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Title
Peggy Hamilton modeling a period gown and crown at a fashion show at the Biltmore Hotel, New York, 1927
Contributor
Adams, Peggy Hamilton, -- 1890-1984 (subject)
University of California, Los Angeles. -- Library. -- Dept. of Special Collections (repository)
Contributing Institution
UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection
Adams (Peggy H.) papers
Rights Information
copyrighted
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Description
Date and location of photograph established by a Los Angeles Times article "Peggy Hamilton's Styles Give Fifth Avenue California Thrill," February 19, 1927, pg. 8. Three of the photographs in the article show the same curtain backdrop; Hamilton models another period gown in one of these photographs.
Peggy Hamilton modeling a period gown at a fashion show of California fashions at the Biltmore Hotel in New York. The gown has a fitted bodice with a "v" waist sleeves fitted to the elbow with gathered lace extensions, and a full long skirt. The gown appears to be made of silk and lace. Hamilton also wears a crown.
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.
Type
Image
Format
1 photographic negative
Identifier
adamspapers:334
uclamss_1373_0374
ark:/21198/zz002bzrzw
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Fashion shows
Crowns (headdresses)
Evening dresses (garments)
Place
New York, New York
Relation
Peggy Hamilton Adams Papers. Department of Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA

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