Chemise, ca. 1923; magnification reveals that the thick yarn has been hammered flat and encased in looped thread, which was used to attach the yarn to the dress.
Two-piece dress, Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo, ca. 1926; magnified metallic yarn, with yellow-dyed fibers inside to complement the golden tone of the metal.
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All that Glitters

Recent Research into Golden Garments

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by Jessica Urick

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RISD Museum, 2015
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