Wedding bodice and cap by Balmain, dated 1946 by the Victoria and Albert Museum, which credits the design to Pierre Balmain. The museum records it as quilted satin, embroidered with pearls. Made in France. It is in the V&A's collection (accession T.46&A-1974).
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Wedding bodice and cap, 1946
Balmain1946- Designed by
- Pierre Balmain
- Made in
- France
- Materials
- Quilted satin, embroidered with pearls
V&A accession T.46&A-1974. Given by Stella, Lady Ednam
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