Faye Dunaway
Wedding Dress
early 1970 (made), 21 March 1970 (worn)
early 1970 (made), 21 March 1970 (worn)
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Thea Porter designed luxurious dresses for an exclusive clientele including Princess Margaret and Elizabeth Taylor. Born and brought up in the Middle East, she was inspired by antique Middle Eastern and Asian silks, braids and beading, and brought her international look to London when she opened her boutique in Greek Street, Soho, in 1968.
The design of this dress was named after the actress Faye Dunaway, another faithful Thea Porter customer. It was one of the designer's most popular styles, made with many different textiles and trimmings.
The design of this dress was named after the actress Faye Dunaway, another faithful Thea Porter customer. It was one of the designer's most popular styles, made with many different textiles and trimmings.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Title | Faye Dunaway (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Machine made lace with velvet |
| Brief description | Wedding dress and veil, made by Thea Porter, designed and made in London, 1970 |
| Physical description | High-waisted dress, with high collar, full length, of machine made lace imitating needlelace, over a cream silk satin slip. The bodice made with a panel of striped devore velvet, and two bands of velvet ribbon at hem of dress. Veil in two pieces, of cream silk organza with scalloped edge, trimmed with velvet. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'thea porter / london' (Printed textile label reading stitched inside collar of dress.) |
| Credit line | Given by Susanne Elliot |
| Object history | This dress was worn by Susanne Trill for her marriage to James David Elliot in Lincoln, 21 March 1970 |
| Summary | Thea Porter designed luxurious dresses for an exclusive clientele including Princess Margaret and Elizabeth Taylor. Born and brought up in the Middle East, she was inspired by antique Middle Eastern and Asian silks, braids and beading, and brought her international look to London when she opened her boutique in Greek Street, Soho, in 1968. The design of this dress was named after the actress Faye Dunaway, another faithful Thea Porter customer. It was one of the designer's most popular styles, made with many different textiles and trimmings. |
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| Accession number | T.46:1 to 3-2005 |
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| Record created | May 25, 2007 |
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