Names: Adams, Peggy Hamilton, 1890-1984 and Adrian, 1903-1959 - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

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Peggy Hamilton modeling a Max Rée gown as "Queen Olympia" with a companion (probably the designer Adrian) at her side, 1931

Description:: Peggy Hamilton standing at the bottom of a grand spiral staircase with a man (probably the designer Adrian). Hamilton is wearing a regal evening gown with empire lines in ivory satin embroidered with pearls and rhinestones, with puffed sleeves and a flared stand-up collar of Alençon lace. Her red velvet train, 15 yards in length, flowing down the staircase and spilling onto the floor below, is decorated with large flowers created from gold metallic ribbon and has an ermine border. Her crown is ornamented with diamonds and pearls. Her escort is wearing a double-breasted suit with a white handkerchief in the jacket pocket and a white shirt and tie.
Date:: 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Adams (Peggy Hamilton) Papers

Peggy Hamilton modeling a Max Rée gown as "Queen Olympia" with a companion (probably the designer Adrian) at her side, 1931