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Evening Gown

Autumn/Winter 1960 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Black spotted net sheath, sleeveless, low neckline, with train, mounted on blue taffeta and entirely covered in cock's feathers, braid and iridescent beads, shoes and gloves ensemble.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Dress
  • Shoe
  • Shoe
  • Glove
  • Glove
Materials and techniques
net, silk taffeta, feathers, braid and beads
Brief description
Hubert de Givenchy. Evening gown of spotted net embroidered with beads and cockerel feathers, with shoes by Rene Mancini and gloves made to match.
Physical description
Black spotted net sheath, sleeveless, low neckline, with train, mounted on blue taffeta and entirely covered in cock's feathers, braid and iridescent beads, shoes and gloves ensemble.
Dimensions
  • Maximum length (when measured flat) length: 166cm
  • Maximum width (when measured flat) width: 114cm
  • Hem circumference: 219cm
  • Waist circumference: 68cm
  • Bust circumference: 92cm
  • Shoulder to waist (back) length: 35cm
Credit line
Worn and given by Mrs Loel Guinness
Bibliographic reference
Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971
Other number
3191 - Model number
Collection
Accession number
T.224, A to D-1974

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Record createdSeptember 3, 2007
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