A costume entitled 'La Mer', comprising a structured cape embroidered with white, green and blue sequins forming wave designs, trimmed with white ostrich feathers simulating crests, circa 1937; and two flowing 'Fond Marin' capes of multi-coloured gauze, embellished with sequins to form wave and coral designs, 1930's

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A costume entitled 'La Mer', comprising a structured cape embroidered with white, green and blue sequins forming wave designs, trimmed with white ostrich feathers simulating crests, circa 1937; and two flowing 'Fond Marin' capes of multi-coloured gauze, embellished with sequins to form wave and coral designs, 1930's

Lot Essay

'La Mer' or 'Water' for a show at the Bal Tabarin, 1937.
See 'Erte's Theatrical Costumes in full colour', New York, 1979, p.35

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