The Emperor Waltz - Joan Fontaine

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Mannequins And Forms

214 Exhibition image 2

214 Exhibition image 2

Name/Title

The Emperor Waltz - Joan Fontaine

Entry/Object ID

214A+B+C+D-Gallery-4

Tags

NEEDED - Box photo

Description

Period gown consisting of [214 A] bodice with nude fabric backed low cut at front, back and sleeves with overlay of black chiffon and netting heavily ornamented at bodice, shoulders and sleeve with black lace and horizontal pleating at neckline and vertical pleating at waist. [214 B]The skirt consists of a black silk faille base skirt with self-accordion pleated ruffle with an over layer skirt of black chiffon with horizontal pleating detail at waist and ornamented at mid skirt with a band of hand work consisting of black lace and pleated chiffon, a black chiffon ruffle at hem and an attached under ruffle of same fabric (waist band of skirt stamped "Paramount Ladies Wardrobe."); [214D] A specially created petticoat has been constructed for the garment of black nylon netting. [214C] Also included is a prop pearl necklace.

Use

Worn by Joan Fontaine, playing , in the movie The Emperor Waltz

Category

COSTUME

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Period Gown

Clothing Sex

Female

Size

5’ 4”

Textile Details

Fabric

silk

Material

faille, chiffon, net

Color

black, nude

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Edith Head

Role

Designer

Manufacturer

' Paramount Studios'

Date made

1948

Time Period

edwardian

Label/Inscription/Signature

(waist band of skirt stamped "Paramount Ladies Wardrobe.")

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Exhibition ID Number

Other Number

EX.0286.22

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Mounting Requirements

Dimension Notes

Measurements 31” x 20 ½” x 32”. Need narrow back.

Parts

Count

4

Parts

214A - Bodice, 214B - Skirt, 214D - petticoat, 214C - necklace

Location

Location

Building

The Collection

Category

Permanent

Date

April 16, 2024

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Apr 15, 2024

Notes

Bodice. Good. Some broken and missing lace in spots. Skirt: Overall excellent. CHECK FOR PEARLS SPECIAL PETTI-COAT IN BOX

Overall Condition

Previous Repairs

Date Examined

Apr 15, 2024

Notes

BODICE - Extensive restoration at back of bodice with addition of black netting behind and flesh colour fabric on inside. Floral appliqué at front of neckline added for later production.

Overall Condition

Unstable Dyes

Date Examined

Apr 15, 2024

Notes

BODICE - Slight oxidation throughout

Overall Condition

Losses

Date Examined

Apr 15, 2024

Notes

SKIRT - Some splits of inner chiffon ruffle at hem, especially at back train, small hole at back center train. One of the crochet chain stitch that connects outer skirt to underskirt is missing.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

The Collection, Larry McQueen

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

Edith Head was nominated for Best Costume Design in 1948 for her work on this film. It was her first nomination.

Created By

Cara Varnell

Create Date

January 15, 2024

Updated By

Adreana Langston

Update Date

April 22, 2024