Fashion Illustration
1968 (made)
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Bobby Hillson was an important figure in post-war British fashion illustration, working during the 1960s for Condè Nast publications such as Vogue, where she was a full-time illustrator, and key newspapers such as the Sunday Times and The Observer. In 1969 she founded her own childrenswear brand and in 1974 she was awarded the title 'Designer of the Year' by The Times. In the late 1970s she returned to Saint Martin's School of Art, where she had studied, to set up the MA Fashion course.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Paint, pen, felt tip pen and pencil on paper |
| Brief description | Fashion illustration by Bobby Hillson, depicting Biba dresses, paint, pen, felt tip pen and pencil on paper, England, 1968 |
| Physical description | Illustration of two girls. The girl on the left wearing a long sleeved mini dress with a chequered pattern, button detailing on the bodice, and detailing on the cuffs and neckline. The girl on the right is wearing a long sleeved chequered patterned mini dress with dog ear collar and cuffs with button detailing. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'bobby hillson' (Signed) |
| Credit line | Given by Bobby Hillson |
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| Summary | Bobby Hillson was an important figure in post-war British fashion illustration, working during the 1960s for Condè Nast publications such as Vogue, where she was a full-time illustrator, and key newspapers such as the Sunday Times and The Observer. In 1969 she founded her own childrenswear brand and in 1974 she was awarded the title 'Designer of the Year' by The Times. In the late 1970s she returned to Saint Martin's School of Art, where she had studied, to set up the MA Fashion course. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.655-2015 |
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| Record created | March 8, 2013 |
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