Peggy Hamilton modeling an Adrian tulle evening gown, 1929
Description
A detail from this photograph appears in Peggy Hamilton’s Los Angeles Times feature "Fashions," August 11, 1929 and November 2, 1930, Text from negative sleeve: Adrian. tulle dress. 11172. [Printed on sleeve]: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Printed on edge of negative: FEB. 5. 29. PUB.528. BULL., Peggy Hamilton modeling a tulle evening gown by Adrian of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios. The gown has a satin bodice and a long, full tulle skirt with a large bow at the waist. Over the gown is a sheer bolero with thin metallic bands, and a short ostrich feather [?] jacket, 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., Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.