Peggy Hamilton modeling an Adrian cocktail dress (probably by Adrian), 1929
Description
A detail of this photograph appears in Peggy Hamilton’s Los Angeles Times feature "Fashions," August 3, 1930, pg., Three of the 7 garments represented in the February 5, 1929 photo session are documented as being by Adrian; the remaining 4 appear to be Adrian designs as well., Adrian (Adolph Greenberg), an American costume designer during the 1930s and 1940s, designed costumes for over 250 films. In the 1940's he became a fashion designer as well., Peggy Hamilton modeling a short dark dress. The back and front of the bodice have triangular pieces of sheer net fabric embellished with metallic embroidery., Text from negative sleeve: favorite. Head. 11164. [printed on negative sleeve:] Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer., Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.