Dress
1967-1968 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Sleeveless dress of black gazar. It is knee-length, with a flounce at the hem, a centre front seam and fastening at the back. The neck is round at the front and a deep V-shape at the back.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Gazar |
| Brief description | Gazar dress, designed by Cristóbal Balenciaga, Paris, 1967-1968. |
| Physical description | Sleeveless dress of black gazar. It is knee-length, with a flounce at the hem, a centre front seam and fastening at the back. The neck is round at the front and a deep V-shape at the back. |
| Production type | Haute couture |
| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Gilbert Miller |
| Object history | Worn and given by Mrs Gilbert Miller |
| Historical context | Gilbert Miller was a prolific Producer, Writer, Director, Performer, Theatre Owner / Operator |
| Associations | |
| Bibliographic reference | Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.40-1974 |
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| Record created | March 7, 2005 |
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