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1956 (designed), 1973 (made)
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Mary Quant opened her first boutique on the Kings Road, Bazaar, in 1955. She designed, made and sold clothes, targeting a young audience with disposable incomes. The business boomed and Quant has become synonymous with a period which experienced rapid social change. Hemlines were high and fabrics were bright and colourful.
This piece was designed in 1956-7, early on in Quant's career. The dress is made from wool and is fastened with metal poppers which are hidden underneath the silk satin rosettes. The bottom of the dress is gathered and would fit tightly to the leg. Quant often played with scale and proportion in her designs.
This dress was remade in 1973 for a retrospective exhibition of Quant's work.
This piece was designed in 1956-7, early on in Quant's career. The dress is made from wool and is fastened with metal poppers which are hidden underneath the silk satin rosettes. The bottom of the dress is gathered and would fit tightly to the leg. Quant often played with scale and proportion in her designs.
This dress was remade in 1973 for a retrospective exhibition of Quant's work.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Wool |
| Brief description | Dress, hat and pair of shoes, designed 1956-1957, made 1973, English, Mary Quant |
| Physical description | Black and white check sleeveless dress with black rosette pom poms concealing front fastening, high round neckline, and elasticated knee-length hem. With pair of black leather shoes and black felt hat |
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| Production type | Copy |
| Credit line | Given by Mary Quant |
| Production | Remade in 1973 for Museum of London retrospective Attribution note: Made specially for 1974 retrospective Reason For Production: Exhibition |
| Summary | Mary Quant opened her first boutique on the Kings Road, Bazaar, in 1955. She designed, made and sold clothes, targeting a young audience with disposable incomes. The business boomed and Quant has become synonymous with a period which experienced rapid social change. Hemlines were high and fabrics were bright and colourful. This piece was designed in 1956-7, early on in Quant's career. The dress is made from wool and is fastened with metal poppers which are hidden underneath the silk satin rosettes. The bottom of the dress is gathered and would fit tightly to the leg. Quant often played with scale and proportion in her designs. This dress was remade in 1973 for a retrospective exhibition of Quant's work. |
| Bibliographic reference | Carter, Ernestine. Mary Quant's London, London Museum, 1973
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| Accession number | T.102-1976 |
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| Record created | December 21, 2004 |
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