sydneyflapper: The Arizona Costume Instituate Natacha Rambova, American, 1897-1966 Dress and Jacket, 1928-1930 Printed silk chiffon Gift of Mrs. Philip Markert1982.c.36.A-D This late afternoon ensemble of sheer green chiffon is imprinted with a beige maidenhair fern leaf pattern. The sleeveless dress is bias cut and geometrically pieced at the waistline, reflecting a contemporary design aesthetic.  It belonged to the actress Beulah Bondi. Natacha Rambova American, 1897-1966 Dress, 1928-1929 Silk satin Gift of Mrs. Philip Markert1982.c.38 Natacha was not only a gifted set designer, she was also had an amazing fashion sense, and at one point ran her own desing business. She was an enthusiast for the work of Paul Poiret.
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sydneyflapper:

The Arizona Costume Instituate

Natacha Rambova, American, 1897-1966

Dress and Jacket, 1928-1930

Printed silk chiffon

Gift of Mrs. Philip Markert1982.c.36.A-D


This late afternoon ensemble of sheer green chiffon is imprinted with a beige maidenhair fern leaf pattern. The sleeveless dress is bias cut and geometrically pieced at the waistline, reflecting a contemporary design aesthetic.  It belonged to the actress Beulah Bondi.


Natacha Rambova American, 1897-1966

Dress, 1928-1929

Silk satin

Gift of Mrs. Philip Markert1982.c.38

Natacha was not only a gifted set designer, she was also had an amazing fashion sense, and at one point ran her own desing business. She was an enthusiast for the work of Paul Poiret.



 
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