Preview the Exhibition

mannequins in gowns from 1930s and 1940s Hollywood stars
Hollywood Glamour: Fashion and Jewelry from the Silver Screen installation shot
1937 gold lamé evening gown designed by Edith Head
Edith Head, Evening Gown, 1937

Plain weave (lamé). On loan from the Collection of John Henderson Davey, New York, NY. Photo credit: Sierra Robinson of the Golden Closet.

Platinum, engraved sapphire, and diamond necklace by Trabert & Hoeffer, Inc.-Mauboussin and worn by June Knight
Trabert & Hoeffer, Inc.-Mauboussin, Multi-use necklace of actress June Knight, late 1930s

Platinum, engraved sapphire, and diamond. Neil Lane Collection.

Silk, embroidered and sequined netting dress over a silk lining, designed by Chanel and worn by Ina ClaireLining; plain weave w/crepe yarns in the warp direction.
Chanel Haute Couture, Dress, 1926

Silk netting: embroidered with sequins; silk lining: plain weave w/crepe yarns in the warp direction. Worn by: Ina Claire (American, 1893 - 1985). Hamish Bowles.

Brooch, necklace and bracelet in Gold, diamond, and aquamarine made by Verger Freres and worn by Joan Crawford
Verger Freres, Joan Crawford suite of jewelry, about 1935

Gold, diamond, and aquamarine. Worn by: Joan Crawford (American, 1905–1977). Promised gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf.

Early 1950s white gold and diamond brooch from Trabert & Hoeffer, Inc.-Mauboussin
Trabert & Hoeffer, Inc.-Mauboussin, Brooch, early 1950s

White gold and diamond. Promised gift in honor of Sylvia Chill Sethur.

Silk satin and embroidered long evening dress designed by Travis Banton and worn by Anna May Wong
Travis Banton (Designer), Woman's evening gown, 1934

Silk satin, embroidered. Worn by: Anna May Wong (Chinese American, 1905-1961). Museum purchase with funds donated by Jane Pappalardo.

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