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BY PIERRE BALMAIN, 1990s
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A SLEEVELESS BALL GOWN IN SEA BLUE SATIN
BY PIERRE BALMAIN, 1990s
The elasticated straps supporting a tightly boned bodice above full, graceful skirts, with canvas tag inscribed 171627; together with a black evening gown by Hardy Amies with Spanish style lace bodice and satin skirts; a dress with emerald green satin bodice and black skirts and another of black satin both with beaded trim
BY PIERRE BALMAIN, 1990s
The elasticated straps supporting a tightly boned bodice above full, graceful skirts, with canvas tag inscribed 171627; together with a black evening gown by Hardy Amies with Spanish style lace bodice and satin skirts; a dress with emerald green satin bodice and black skirts and another of black satin both with beaded trim
Provenance
Lady Spencer was filmed wearing the Balmain gown in the ballroom at Brighton Pavilion when presenting the documentary on the Prince Regent's fantasy palace for the series One Foot in the Past in the late 1990s. The gown was then worn with a black feather shoulder mantle, now lost.
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