Ombre Green/Yellow Silk Chitons, Unknown Work, Denishawn (set of four)
Costume
Identifier
C-208_1-4Date:
1920s
Description:
Four fine silk habotai ombre chitons. Worn by female members of the Denishawn Company in an unknown work.
Item Details:
Each dress is dyed from green through yellow to orange at the hem. The dresses have a straight neckline and two bands of elastic around the waist.
C-208_1 Inscribed with Daisy, Grace (Grace Borrows?), and Louise (Louise Brooks?)
C-208_2 Inscribed with Amelia, Claire, and Katherine.
C-208_3 Inscribed with Barbara and Katherine.
C-208_4 Inscribed with Mary B.
Extent:
4
Medium:
Metal, Silk