Not currently on display at the V&A

Sample

1961-1967 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sample of white satin joined to pink satin with seams concealed by an embroidered curled feather in white bugle beads, sequins, round costume pearls and white chenille.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered satin with beads, sequins, costume pearls and chenille
Brief description
Sample of embroidered satin, designed by Eveline Gordon for Worth, London, 1961-1967
Physical description
Sample of white satin joined to pink satin with seams concealed by an embroidered curled feather in white bugle beads, sequins, round costume pearls and white chenille.
Credit line
Given by Miss E. Gordon
Object history
Registered File number 1986/63.
Eveline Gordon said the design was taken from a book on English Embroidery (p.24). The gown had a white satin top with a pink skirt. The design on tissue (T.267-1986) is the design for the skirt and smaller motifs were used to border the bodice neckline.
Collection
Accession number
T.253A-1986

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Record createdMay 8, 2003
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