Peggy Hamilton modeling an Adrian cocktail dress (probably by Adrian), 1929
Description
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., A detail of this photograph, head and shoulders, appears in Peggy Hamilton’s Los Angeles Times feature "Fashions," August 3, 1930. pg. G3, Peggy Hamilton modeling a short dark dress with a train. The back and front of the bodice have triangular pieces of sheer net fabric embellished with metallic embroidery., Text from negative sleeve: favorite. Head. 11178. [printed on negative envelope:] Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer., 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., Printed on edge of negative: FEB 5 29. PUB. 528. NO. PR. Handwritten on edge of negative: 11178, Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.