Delphos Evening Dress

Title: Delphos Evening Dress
Description: Delphos gown in Fortuny pleated light purple silk with glass beads at shoulders, armholes and side seams; matching belt screen printed with metallic band pattern.

The Delphos dress is a thoroughly modern garment inspired by ancient Greek costume. The design originated circa 1907 and the pleated fabric was made using a process unique to Fortuny. Originally meant to be worn only at home, the dress evolved into evening wear by the 1920's and was often worn under a printed Fortuny coat.
description: purple
has culture: Italy
location of: United States
material: silk (textile); glass fiber
source for: The Museum at FIT
Source: https://tinyurl.com/3mndc62t
has style period: Art Deco
Type: evening dresses (garments)
Identifier: ADFB_FO_6
designer: Fortuny, Mariano
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