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Object Description
| Basic ID | Ensemble, 2004. Silk crepe. Christop Broich, Belguim. Gift of Gillion Carrara. 2008.104.1a-b |
| Artists/Makers | Broich, Christoph, 1966- (designer) |
| Title | Ensemble: blouse and skirt |
| Place of Origin | Antwerp (Belgium) |
| Date | 2004 |
| Description | Ensemble of polyester. Both pieces were screen-printed with black ink while straight pins and ticks were left in the fabric; fabric is white where the pins and tucks were later removed. Blouse (a) has stand collar; center front button opening. Patch pocket at proper left breast. Skirt (b) has straight silhouette. Uneven hem. Proper left zip closure; fully lined. |
| Materials/Techniques |
polyester plastic (organic material) |
| Object History | The donor wore this ensemble from 2004 to June of 2008 at various day and early evening functions both around Chicago and in Europe. She purchased the piece in Antwerp from the design house of Christoph Brioch, one of the leading Dutch contemporary fashion designers. |
| Curatorial Statement | German-born Christoph Broich studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. This two-piece ensemble was printed with black ink while straight pins were left in the fabric to give the appearance that the dress is still being constructed. |
| Object Types |
ensembles (costume) skirts (garments) blouses (main garments) |
| Classification | costume (mode of fashion) |
| Categories |
clothing main garments afternoon dress |
| Credit Line | Gift of Gillion Carrara |
| Owner | Chicago Historical Society |
| Exhibition History | Chic Chicago : Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum. Chicago History Museum. (2008/09/27 - 2009/07/26) |
| Object Number | 2008.104.1a-b |
| Image File Name | i63935.jpg; index.cpd |
| Rights | All rights reserved. Contact Chicago History Museum, Rights & Reproductions (rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org) for use. |
| Collection Name | Costume and Textile Collection |
| Repository | Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038 |
Additional Information
| Basic ID | Ensemble, 2004. Silk crepe. Christop Broich, Belguim. Gift of Gillion Carrara. 2008.104.1a-b |
| Title | i63935 |
| Rights | All rights reserved. Contact Chicago History Museum, Rights & Reproductions (rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org) for use. |
| Collection Name | Costume and Textile Collection |
| Repository | Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038 |
