Henry
Evening Outfit
1973-1975 (made)
1973-1975 (made)
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Woman's evening outfit consisting of an organza dress, a tapestry fabric waistcoat and velvet hip-length jacket.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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Title | Henry (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 type | Ready 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. |
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Accession number | T.275 to B-1990 |
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Record created | April 25, 2008 |
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