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Metropolitan Opera 18th Century Costume, 2009

Costume worn by Renée Fleming for her role as Marschallin in Act III of Der Rosenkravalier at the Metropolitan Opera, 2009. Property from the Collection of Renée Fleming, New York, New York, to benefit the Renée Fleming Foundation.

Five-piece costume consisting of dress, petticoat, hoop skirt, train and hair accessory. The dress is composed of various parts, sewn together to form one piece, including bodice, over skirt and underskirt. The bodice and overskirt are made of a purple and silver lame brocade trimmed with pearls, lace and braid. The underskirt is made of grey satin and is only the front panel of the skirt, which is trimmed with gathered satin, braid, lace and sequins. These various parts are sewn together by hand and join to the petticoat and hoop skirt with large snaps. The bodice is heavily boned and closes down the center back with lacing. The petticoat is made of white quilted satin with a deep hem of gathered purple fabric and lace. The hoop skirt is made of horizontal bands of stiff boning and closes down the center back with large hooks and eyes and snaps. The train is made of grey brocade lined with purple fabric and attaches to the shoulders of the bodice with large snaps.  
Label: Metropolitan Opera, with 'R. Fleming' handwritten in ink. 

Condition: 
Overall very good condition. The dress appears unaltered. The only condition issue is with the silver brocade, which appears worn on the edges (see image).  

 

Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front: 

DRESS

Bust: 16.5 

Shoulder: 15

Sleeve (not including ruffle): 14

Sleeve (including ruffle): 27 

Waist: 14

Length of bodice from underarm to waist down side seam: 8.5

Length down center front from top of bodice to hem: 54 

Length down center back from top of bodice to hem of train: 75

 

PETTICOAT

Waist: 14

Hips:21

Length down center front to hem: 43

Length down center back to hem: 47

Inseam: 

 

HOOP

Waist: 13

Hips: 27

Length down center back to hem: 42 

 

TRAIN: 

Width at shoulders: 12

Length down center back: 80

 

The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at [email protected]. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.