Cuddly
Evening Dress
1969-1970 (made)
1969-1970 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Purple viscose moss crêpe evening dress made without fastenings. Full length, backless and has large bishop sleeves, and wraps around the waist using long sash ties which are threaded through slots in the waistband.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Cuddly (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Moss crêpe |
| Brief description | Evening dress 'Cuddly' in moss crêpe, designed by Ossie Clark, London, 1969-1970 |
| Physical description | Purple viscose moss crêpe evening dress made without fastenings. Full length, backless and has large bishop sleeves, and wraps around the waist using long sash ties which are threaded through slots in the waistband. |
| Production type | Haute couture |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'OSSIE CLARK / MADE IN LONDON ENGLAND / DRY CLEAN ONLY' (Label inside dress waistband) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Jane Annakin |
| Object history | 'Cuddly' was one of Ossie Clark's most popular dresses under his 'couture' label. This design was made in multiple colours and prints and proved quite popular with the women who loved his label. The wrap-around design meant that it could accommodate size fluctuations without compromising its style. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.463-1996 |
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| Record created | August 10, 2007 |
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