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Dress in violet cotton voile

valentina sanina schlee (1899 – 1989)

Valentina (1899-1989) was a pioneering Ukrainian-American fashion designer known for elegant couture gowns, theatrical costumes & a signature sophisticated style. She dressed icons like Garbo & Hepburn, shaping American fashion in the 1920s-50s.

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

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Two-piece dress in violet cotton voile. A: Fitted blouse, tucked into skirt at natural waist; high banded collar with single button, sheer yoke with sweetheart neckline; 3/4-length loose sleeves, banded cuffs slightly gathered by elastic at wrist; crossover center front (proper right to left) with two button closure at proper left front hip; self lining from bust to hem. B: Accordion-pleated full skirt; mid-calf length; wide waistband and hem; center back hook-and-eye closure; attached slip. Labels, A and B: Valentina. Made for and worn by Katharine Cornell.