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In 1922, the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun was discovered, inspiring a worldwide interest in ancient cultures. Egyptian-inspired beadwork, motifs, and colors quickly started appearing in jewelry and clothing, like the scalloped tiers of geometric beadwork in this dress and the gold lamé that shines through the ethereal peach chiffon.

In 1922, the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun was discovered, inspiring a worldwide interest in ancient cultures. Egyptian-inspired beadwork, motifs, and colors quickly started appearing in jewelry and clothing, like the scalloped tiers of geometric beadwork in this dress and the gold lamé that shines through the ethereal peach chiffon.

Dress

Description

In 1922, the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun was discovered, inspiring a worldwide interest in ancient cultures. Egyptian-inspired beadwork, motifs, and colors quickly started appearing in jewelry and clothing, like the scalloped tiers of geometric beadwork in this dress and the gold lamé that shines through the ethereal peach chiffon.

Creator

Date

1920s

Materials

Silk, chiffon, lurex, plastic beads

Dimensions

18 inches (length - neck to waist), 19.5 inches (length - skirt), 30 inches (bust), 30 inches (waist), 12 inches (shoulder)

Object ID

2017.23.1

Resource ID

343

Notes

Worn by Mrs. Marion Booz Galleher (1898–1992)

Credit Line

Gift of Earl P. Gallaher, Jr

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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