Kaftan
1973 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Mr Fish presented Mr and Mrs Whitehead with this floating garment as a wedding present. Cut like a caftan,but with short sleeves,the print is based on asian ikat designs. Mr Fish's flamboyant designs attracted an artistic,pop and aristocratic clientele.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Printed silk |
| Brief description | Printed silk kaftan, designed by Mr Fish, Great Britain, 1973 |
| Physical description | Printed silk kaftan. Dark red, cream and black with an ikat design. Short sleeves. |
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| Gallery label | Mr Fish presented Mr and Mrs Whitehead with this floating garment as a wedding present. Cut like a caftan, but with short sleeves, the print is based on asian ikat designs. Mr Fish's flamboyant designs attracted an artistic, pop and aristocratic clientele.(1997) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Annabel Whitehead |
| Summary | Mr Fish presented Mr and Mrs Whitehead with this floating garment as a wedding present. Cut like a caftan,but with short sleeves,the print is based on asian ikat designs. Mr Fish's flamboyant designs attracted an artistic,pop and aristocratic clientele. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.29-1997 |
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| Record created | September 30, 2003 |
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