Artwork Details
L: 57 in.
Mark DescriptionFontana of Rome
Accession NumberGift of Stanley E. Weaver in memory of Mrs. William Rhinelander Stewart
CopyrightAnita Rhinelander Stewart, New York, New York. (Stan Weaver, New York, New York); given to the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 1983
The house of Fontana was famous for designing lavish evening gowns and lace wedding dresses. The Fontana sisters, who were also jewelry artists, incorporated their costume jewelry designs in their fashion line.
This grand and very showy silk velvet ball gown is hand-embroidered. The style of the gown, with its attached long panels suspended from the shoulders, was influenced by 18th Century French and English court dresses.
Exhibition Name
Venue
Dates
All That Glitters: Fashions from the Collection
Indianapolis Museum of Art
November 2, 2002 - May 4, 2003
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