Delphos Evening Dress

Title (Dublin Core): Delphos Evening Dress
Description (Dublin Core): 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 (VRA Ontology): purple
has culture (VRA Ontology): Italy
location of (VRA Ontology): United States
material (VRA Ontology): silk (textile); glass fiber
source for (VRA Ontology): The Museum at FIT
Source (Dublin Core): https://tinyurl.com/3mndc62t
has style period (VRA Ontology): Art Deco
Type (Dublin Core): evening dresses (garments)
Identifier (Dublin Core): ADFB_FO_6
designer (VRA Ontology): Fortuny, Mariano
Rights (Dublin Core): No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only