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DiaporamaEvening Dress
thalhimers americana shop (1809 – 1883)
Explore the iconic Thalhimers Americana Shop: a Richmond, VA legacy of upscale fashion & holiday traditions. Discover their elegant evening wear & rich history.
The Valentine (Richmond, United States of America)
Explore Richmond's rich history at The Valentine! Discover captivating exhibits, walking tours & the Wickham House – a National Historic Landmark. Uncover 'Richmond Stories' and connect with the past.
In 1942, Richmond’s Thalhimers Department Store closed its exclusive French Room after the German occupation of France during World War II blocked American access to Paris couture. The Americana Shop, created in its stead, promoted American design as a patriotic option. The sequin half-moons embellishing this evening dress were an attribute of the Greek Artemis or Roman Diana, the powerful goddess of the hunt and an appropriate emblem, perhaps, for Richmond women holding up the home front while husbands were away at war
About this artwork
- Title: Evening Dress
- Artist: thalhimers americana shop
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Valentine
- Color palette: Monochrome
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
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