Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History

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Works of Art (8) Coat, 1919, Paul Poiret (French), Silk, wool, metallic thread (2005.207) Cocktail dress, 1961, Norman Norell (American), Black wool crepe (1986.517.5) Dress, 1907, Jeanne Hallée, Black silk crepe embroidered with silk floss and ribbon (C.I.49.2.5) Evening dress, fall/winter 1998, Dolce & Gabbana (Italian), Black silk duchesse satin with multicolored handpainted floral motifs and blue silk crepe lining, 1999 (1999.23) Evening ensemble, ca. 1990–92, Emanuel Ungaro (French), Gray silk crepe and gray silk chiffon (1993.345.15a-c) Evening gown, 1949, Edward Molyneux (French, born Britain), Mauve acetate satin-backed crepe (C.I.50.21.12) Evening jacket, 1938, Elsa Schiaparelli (French, born Italy), Deep magenta rayon crepe embroidered with metallic thread and polychrome sequins with plastic insect buttons (1974.338.2) Dinner Suit, 1937–1938, Elsa Schiaparelli (French, born Italy), Green silk crepe and green silk velvet embroidered with metallic thread and red and pink rhinestones with half dome shaped plastic buttons inset with flowers (1978.288.19a–c) Outer robe (uchikake) with scenes of filial piety, Edo period, late 18th century, Japan, Resist-dyed and embroidered silk crepe (49.32.109)

Thematic Essays (5) Dressing for the Cocktail Hour The Greek Key and Divine Attributes in Modern Dress Made in Italy: Italian Fashion from 1950 to Now Orientalism: Visions of the East in Western Dress Paul Poiret (1879–1944)