Evening Dress
1937 (made)
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This elegant evening ensemble was designed by London couturier Peter Russell. It was worn by Mrs John Fraser (Ruth Vincent) and given by her son, Mr John Fraser. An almost identical version made in lamé was featured in Vogue magazine, where it was described as an ideal presentation dress. This ensemble forms part of the Cecil Beaton Collection, brought together by the society photographer Sir Cecil Beaton (1904-1980). With great energy and determination, Beaton contacted the well-dressed elite of Europe and North America to help create this lasting monument to the art of dress. The Collection was exhibited in 1971, accompanied by a catalogue that detailed its enormous range.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Pleated crêpe, embroidered with beads and diamante, interlined with undyed wool and lined with silk faille |
| Brief description | Evening ensemble consisting of embroidered crêpe dress and wool coat, designed by Peter Russell, London, 1937. |
| Physical description | Evening ensemble consisting of embroidered crêpe dress and wool coat. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'PETER RUSSELL 2 CARLOS PLACE BERKELEY SQUARE W1' (Label) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr John Fraser |
| Production | 2 Carlos Place, Berkeley Square, London |
| Summary | This elegant evening ensemble was designed by London couturier Peter Russell. It was worn by Mrs John Fraser (Ruth Vincent) and given by her son, Mr John Fraser. An almost identical version made in lamé was featured in Vogue magazine, where it was described as an ideal presentation dress. This ensemble forms part of the Cecil Beaton Collection, brought together by the society photographer Sir Cecil Beaton (1904-1980). With great energy and determination, Beaton contacted the well-dressed elite of Europe and North America to help create this lasting monument to the art of dress. The Collection was exhibited in 1971, accompanied by a catalogue that detailed its enormous range. |
| Bibliographic reference | Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971
212 & 213
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| Accession number | T.362, 363-1974 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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