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Henry

Evening Outfit
1973-1975 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Woman's evening outfit consisting of an organza dress, a tapestry fabric waistcoat and velvet hip-length jacket.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Dress
  • Waistcoat
  • Jacket
TitleHenry (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Organza trimmed with lace, ribbons, brocaded tapestry fabric edged with lace and velvet trimmed with braid
Brief description
Woman's evening outfit 'Henry' consisting of an organza dress, a waistcoat and velvet jacket, designed by Gina Fratini, London, 1973-1975
Physical description
Woman's evening outfit consisting of an organza dress, a tapestry fabric waistcoat and velvet hip-length jacket.
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given from the designer
Object history
Registered File number 1990/1385.
This fantasy evening ensemble is typical of Gina Fratini's work. The name 'Henry' is presumably a reference to the velvet jacket-cum-mantle which seems to be inspired by Holbein's famous portraits of Henry VIII.
Collection
Accession number
T.275 to B-1990

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Record createdApril 25, 2008
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