Evening dress

Designer Edward Molyneux French, born England

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Madame Paul-Louis Weiller wore this Winterhalter evening dress at a party she and her husband hosted to celebrate Lady Mendl's 75th birthday in 1939. Commandant Paul-Louis Weiller was enthralled by Lady Mendl and often provided financial support for her lavish entertainments, including her 'Circus Ball' in July 1938. After her death he commented, "She was so delightful, and her parties were so gay. One was really happy to help her pay."

Evening dress, Edward Molyneux (French (born England), London 1891–1974 Monte Carlo), silk, metal thread, French

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Evening dress, Edward Molyneux (French (born England), London 1891–1974 Monte Carlo), silk, metal thread, French
Evening dress, Edward Molyneux (French (born England), London 1891–1974 Monte Carlo), silk, metal thread, French
Evening dress, Edward Molyneux (French (born England), London 1891–1974 Monte Carlo), silk, metal thread, French
Evening dress, Edward Molyneux (French (born England), London 1891–1974 Monte Carlo), silk, metal thread, French

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