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Object Description
| Basic ID | Dress, 1966. Sequins. Yves Saint Laurent, France. Gift of Miss Genevieve W. Urbain. 1982.168.3 |
| Artists/Makers |
Yves Saint Laurent (Firm) (designer) Marshall Field & Company (distributor) |
| Title | Dress |
| Place of Origin | Paris (France) |
| Date | 1966 |
| Description | Dress of dark blue and white sequins sewn into an all-over horizontal stripe pattern. V-neck is edged with thick band of dark blue sequins. Small white sequined placket on inside of neckline. Long, straight bracelet-length sleeves. Sheath silhouette. False pocket flaps at hips. Back zipper closure. White silk lining. Falls above the knee. |
| Materials/Techniques |
sequins silk (fiber) |
| Marks | Yves Saint Laurent Made in France Paris 011568/28 shop Marshall Field & Co. |
| Object History | Donor Genevieve W. Urbain served as Vice President and Fashion Director of Marshall Field & Co. The dress was a signature piece for the launching of Yves Saint Laurent's nautical look and was the most publicized garment of all the collection. Ms. Urbain wore this dress while aboard the S.S. United States on her way to Paris to attend the couture shows in 1966. |
| Curatorial Statement | Nautical themes inspired many designers in the 1960s. |
| Object Types |
dresses (garments) evening dresses (garments) |
| Classification | costume (mode of fashion) |
| Categories |
clothing main garments evening dress (concept) |
| Credit Line | Gift of Genevieve W. Urbain |
| 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 | 1982.168.3 |
| Image File Name | i63330.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
| Title | i63330 |
| 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 |
