Inside Out Dress
Dress
1986 (made)
1986 (made)
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Woman's dress of a double layer of white organza giving a transcluent, semi-sheer effect. Cut very loosely, in a tent style, with an uneven, undulating hem, long sleeves and a deep cowl neckline which doubles as a hood. The dress is constructed in one piece. The tunic is continuous so that the hood and sleeves are pulled through the body of the dress to emerge at the neck and armholes. There is no conventional hem.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | silk organza and plain ribbon |
| Brief description | Double dress of white organza, designed by Marian Schoettle, America, 1986. |
| Physical description | Woman's dress of a double layer of white organza giving a transcluent, semi-sheer effect. Cut very loosely, in a tent style, with an uneven, undulating hem, long sleeves and a deep cowl neckline which doubles as a hood. The dress is constructed in one piece. The tunic is continuous so that the hood and sleeves are pulled through the body of the dress to emerge at the neck and armholes. There is no conventional hem. |
| Gallery label | 'INSIDE OUT DRESS'
From the Clothing Enigma Series
American, Marian Schoettle, 1986
White silk chiffon with silk ribbon
The dress is constructed in one piece. The tunic is continuous so that the hood and sleeves are pulled through the body of the dress to emerge at the neck and armholes. There is no conventional hem.
Marian Schoettle is interested in exploring the links between the fine arts,. architecture and clothing. She conceived and organized the Conceptual Clothing Exhibition with fellow artist Fran Cottell in 1986/87 at The Ikon Gallery, Birmingham.
Given by Marian Schoettle
T.232-1986(1988) |
| Credit line | Given by the designer |
| Object history | Registered File number 1986/1341. |
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| Accession number | T.232-1986 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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