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Object Description
| Basic ID | Ensemble, 1948. Wool melton. Cristbal Balenciaga, France. Gift of Mrs. Albert H. Newman. 1978.145.14a-b |
| Artists/Makers | Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972 (designer) |
| Title | Ensemble: dress and detachable cape |
| Place of Origin | Paris (France) |
| Date | 1948 |
| Description | Dress (a) of black wool. Scooped neck; fitted bodice. Self-fabric bow at center breast. Kimono sleeves with diamond-shaped underarm gussets. Center back zipper closure. Knee-length pencil skirt. Cape (b) of self-fabric. Semi-circular. Attaches to dress with hooks and eyes at center front bodice beneath bow. Cape falls to upper thigh. |
| Materials/Techniques |
wool (hair) crepe metal |
| Marks | Balenciaga/10 Avenue George V Paris; Made in France; 28 Shop/Marshall Field & Company |
| Object History | Worn by donor, Mrs. Albert H. Newman, née Muriel Kallis. |
| Curatorial Statement | Technically proficient and often referred to as a 'master of construction,' Cristbal Balenciaga could sew a garment from start to finish. Not many designers possess this talent. This dress has a detachable draped hip cape that can also be worn around the shoulders. |
| Object Types |
ensembles (costume) dresses (garments) capes (outerwear) |
| Classification | costume (mode of fashion) |
| Categories |
clothing main garments afternoon dress |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Albert H. Newman |
| Owner | Chicago Historical Society |
| Exhibition History | Chic Chicago : Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum. Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. (2007/10/12 - 2008/01/05); Chic Chicago : Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum. Chicago History Museum. (2008/09/27 - 2009/07/26) |
| Object Number | 1978.145.14a-b |
| Image File Name | i63622.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, 1948. Wool melton. Cristbal Balenciaga, France. Gift of Mrs. Albert H. Newman. 1978.145.14a-b |
| Title | i63622 |
| 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 |
