Live Auction 2628The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: Fashion and Accessories (IV)
A THEA PORTER GREY CHIFFON SILVER AND GOLD BEADED CAFTAN AND SKIRT ENSEMBLE
Lot 409 The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor

A THEA PORTER GREY CHIFFON SILVER AND GOLD BEADED CAFTAN AND SKIRT ENSEMBLE

LABELED 'THEA PORTER COUTURE', PROBABLY 1970S

Closed15 December 2011

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A THEA PORTER GREY CHIFFON SILVER AND GOLD BEADED CAFTAN AND SKIRT ENSEMBLE
LABELED 'THEA PORTER COUTURE', PROBABLY 1970S
with metallic bronze passementerie scalloped trimmed v-neck, shoulders and hem, knotted tassels surround the sleeves, and the skirt with allover beads (2)

Specialist note

Worn while visiting Jerusalem with Richard Burton, August 1971, where Miss Taylor was a guest of the Israel Variety Club. This caftan was also worn when pictured on the cover of People Magazine in the May 19, 1975 issue.