Evening Dress
1969-1973 (made)
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Halter neck evening dress with a wrap-around skirt. Stiffened cotton organza with red and black print on a white ground. Large collar, bodice edges, and waistband in black velvet.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Printed cotton organza and synthetic velvet |
| Brief description | Halterneck evening dress with a wrap-around skirt, textile print designed by Celia Birtwell and designed by Ossie Clark, London, 1969-1973 |
| Physical description | Halter neck evening dress with a wrap-around skirt. Stiffened cotton organza with red and black print on a white ground. Large collar, bodice edges, and waistband in black velvet. |
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| Object history | The fabric design is similar to Celia Birtwell's 'Blue Lily' but in red. Historical significance: Good example of an Ossie Clark wraparound dress made without any fastenings other than the waist belt. |
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| Accession number | T.302-1985 |
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| Record created | February 21, 2007 |
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