Dress
1974 (made)
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This is a detail of a 1974 Jean Muir jersey dress in cobalt blue. It shows the precision and detail that Muir is renowned for. Decorative machine topstitching on the long cuffs follows the outline of the curved corners to fill the cuff entirely. This immaculate topstitching gives body to the soft, light material and crisp edges to the closely fitting cuffs and similarly treated collar on an otherwise loose and fluid garment.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Matt viscose jersey knit with decorative stitching |
| Brief description | Day-dress of matt viscose jersey knit and two shoulder pads, designed by Jean Muir, London, 1974 |
| Physical description | Day-dress of matt viscose jersey knit and two shoulder pads. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Jean Muir London' (Label) |
| Credit line | Given by Celestine Dars |
| Object history | This dress in cobalt blue exemplifies the precision and detail the designer is known for. Decorative stitching on the cuffs and neck gives body to the soft, light material of this loose and fluid garment. |
| Summary | This is a detail of a 1974 Jean Muir jersey dress in cobalt blue. It shows the precision and detail that Muir is renowned for. Decorative machine topstitching on the long cuffs follows the outline of the curved corners to fill the cuff entirely. This immaculate topstitching gives body to the soft, light material and crisp edges to the closely fitting cuffs and similarly treated collar on an otherwise loose and fluid garment. |
| Bibliographic reference | Wilcox, C. & Mendes, V. Modern Fashion in Detail. London: V&A Publications, 1991, p.22 ., ISBN 1 85177 032 1 |
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| Accession number | T.143:1 to 3-1985 |
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| Record created | January 17, 2000 |
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