Gown, Evening
Object number95.105.2
Retailer
Kaufmann's Department Store
(1871 - 2005)
Designer
Herbert Sondeim, Inc.
(1923 - 1966)
Manufacturer
Herbert Sondeim, Inc.
(1923 - 1966)
Datec. 1965
MediumSynthetic fabrics
Credit LineGift of Virginia K. Daugherty
DescriptionSleeveless floor-length pink and gold metallic brocade ball gown with empire waist, low back, and straight skirt with large pleats.DimensionsBust; 32 Back Length; 39MarksWhite fabric tag inside dress along proper left side seam near bottom of skirt has text "HERBERT SONDHEIM / NEW YORK".
Historical NotesPurchased at Kaufmann's Vondome Room by Virginia K. Daugherty to wear to a Shadyside Academy Alumni Ball at the Pittsburgh Golf Club in 1963. Fashion label started by Herbert Sondeim in 1930. His clothes were sold to only a select few stores. He was the father of composer Stephen Sondheim.
Previous owner
Virginia K. Daugherty
Related institution
Pittsburgh Golf Club
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Kaufmann's Department Store
Kaufmann's Department Store
1941-1962
