Dress
1966 (designed)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Dress and cape of royal blue gazar and royal blue silk petticoat.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Gazar and silk |
| Brief description | Dress and cape of gazar and silk petticoat, designed by Cristóbal Balenciaga, Paris,1966. |
| Physical description | Dress and cape of royal blue gazar and royal blue silk petticoat. |
| Production type | Haute couture |
| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Paul Mellon |
| Object history | Worn and given by Mrs Paul Mellon. Multi-billionaire philanthropist, art connoisseur and administrator of a 3rd generation American empire Paul Mellon married Rachel Lambert Lloyd, known affectionately as 'Bunny', in 1948. This union lasted until his death at the age of 91 in 1999. Bunny Mellon was an integral part of her husband's efforts as a collector and staunch supporter of his charitable works. Bunny Mellon was a great friend of Jacqueline Kennedy, and designed the Rose Garden for the White House. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.43 to B-1974 |
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| Record created | March 14, 2005 |
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