Evening ensemble

Jay-Thorpe, Inc.

ca. 1942 · wool, silk, glass · Costume Institute

The strong visual appeal of this evening ensemble comes from the stunning contrast of colored stones against a brown ground. Emblematic of evening ensemble from the period, it displays high-quality workmanship, especially in the elegant gathering on the skirt front. Jay Thorpe was an important women's specialty retailer, offering both imports as well as custom-made goods.

Artist

Jay-Thorpe, Inc.

Date

ca. 1942

Medium

wool, silk, glass

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Robert E. Blum, 1956