Francois Ducharne Printed Silk Crepe Evening Dress

Lot: 2089

Circa 1950.
Francois Ducharne (French, Active 1920 -1950s and later) spaghetti strap dress, fitted boned bodice of applied daisies and rhinestones, terminating in green gathered belt, skirt printed with vibrant daisies on stems, with additional daisy flower heads applique as per the bodice. Flared silk and net petticoat lining.
Retailers label to bodice interior: EDITH SMALL / CALIFORNIA. Skirt selvage printed with Ducharne in black script.
Approximate dimensions: 32 Bust for C or D Brassiere Cup, 25 Waist, 41 1/2 L.Overall
Condition: Very good overall condition. One or two daisy petals creased, absent one or two rhinestones.
Provenance: Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profitassociation has been a guiding force in preservingMontereys history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Montereys precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.

The Associations mission is to sharethe histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.
Notes: Francois Ducharne was a notable producer of printed heavy silk fabrics in the pre- World War II period, a time where cooperative ventures between fabric houses and artists such as Raoul Dufy were not unusual. Pre World War II, Michel Dubost was Ducharnes most oft-utilized fabric designer. Dubost and Ducharne split after the War, and it is not know who produced the houses fabrics then. Examples by Ducharne are rare, but examples of the house are in collections at the Victoria Albert Museum, London, and Costume Institute, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

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