Evening Dress
1969 (made)
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Draped yellow silk georgette evening dress, sheath with a single shoulder strap and a train flowing from the shoulder. Straight skirt. Side zip fastening and yellow silk lining.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Silk georgette over silk, lined with silk |
Brief description | Draped silk georgette evening dress, designed by Mary Donan, England, 1969 |
Physical description | Draped yellow silk georgette evening dress, sheath with a single shoulder strap and a train flowing from the shoulder. Straight skirt. Side zip fastening and yellow silk lining. |
Production type | Haute couture |
Marks and inscriptions | 'MARY DONAN NO.5 STRATFORD PLACE, LONDON W.1.' (Label inside the bodice) |
Credit line | Given by HRH Princess Alexandra |
Object history | Worn and given by HRH Princess Alexandra |
Bibliographic reference | Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971
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Accession number | T.145-1974 |
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Record created | August 30, 2007 |
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