Pinafore Dress
1965 (designed), 1973 (made)
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This outfit, with its belt adapted to become a halter-neck fastening, is a good example of Mary Quant's practical ingenuity and surreal vision. It combines school uniform, beatnik bohemianism and futuristic chic - all elements of Quant's creative repertoire.
It was designed in 1965, the year Mary Quant published her autobiography, Quant by Quant . In this book, Quant recalls how she discovered the skinny rib jumper by trying an eight-year-old boy's sweater for fun, and in six months 'all the birds' were wearing them.
It was designed in 1965, the year Mary Quant published her autobiography, Quant by Quant . In this book, Quant recalls how she discovered the skinny rib jumper by trying an eight-year-old boy's sweater for fun, and in six months 'all the birds' were wearing them.
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Brief description | Mary Quant hessian dress with matching hat and black polo-necked jumper, London, 1965. |
| Physical description | Mini-dress with hat and jumper. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mary Quant |
| Production | Remade 1973 |
| Summary | This outfit, with its belt adapted to become a halter-neck fastening, is a good example of Mary Quant's practical ingenuity and surreal vision. It combines school uniform, beatnik bohemianism and futuristic chic - all elements of Quant's creative repertoire. It was designed in 1965, the year Mary Quant published her autobiography, Quant by Quant . In this book, Quant recalls how she discovered the skinny rib jumper by trying an eight-year-old boy's sweater for fun, and in six months 'all the birds' were wearing them. |
| Bibliographic reference | Carter, Ernestine. Mary Quant's London, London Museum, 1973
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| Accession number | T.110 to B-1976 |
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| Record created | March 15, 2006 |
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