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Object Description
| Basic ID | Ensemble: wedding dress, cape and headdress, 1967. Silk gazar Givenchy, Paris. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Leo S. Singer. 1986.566.1a-c |
| Artists/Makers |
Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927- (designer) Marshall Field & Company (distributor) |
| Title | Ensemble: dress, cape, headdress |
| Place of Origin | Paris (France) |
| Date | 1967 |
| Description | Dress (a), wedding-style, of off white silk gazar. Scoop neckline. Wrist-length sleeves with three-button closure. Empire waistline. Ankle-length skirt with demi-train. Cape (b) of off white silk gazar. Self-fabric tie closure at front collar. Ankle-length in front; train at back. Headdress (c) of off white silk gazar. Dome-shaped; covered with cascade of white mink tails. Headdress not shown. |
| Materials/Techniques |
silk (fiber) fur |
| Object History | Ensemble purchased from Marshall Field & Co. Worn with headdress (1986.566.1c). The dress was shown in the St. Luke's fashion show September 27, 1967. Wearer is anonymous. |
| Curatorial Statement | World War II brought about many new advancements in textile production that eventually made their way into fashion. The material of this ensemble, silk gazar, became popular during the 1960s due to its crisp finish that held its shape without the need for cumbersome support garments. This haute couture wedding ensemble was originally purchased by Marshall Field & Co. to promote high fashion. After the season passed and the retail industry looked to the next trend, it was sold at Field's Import Sale, where it was purchased and worn in Chicago. |
| Subjects | weddings |
| Object Types |
ensembles (costume) wedding dresses capes (outerwear) headdresses |
| Classification | costume (mode of fashion) |
| Categories |
clothing main garments outerwear headgear ceremonial costume |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Leo S. Singer |
| Owner | Chicago Historical Society |
| Exhibition History | I Do! Chicago Ties the Knot. Chicago History Museum. (2010/05/22 - 2011/01/03) |
| Object Number | 1986.566.1a-c |
| Image File Name | i54453.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: wedding dress, cape and headdress, 1967. Silk gazar Givenchy, Paris. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Leo S. Singer. 1986.566.1a-c |
| Title | i54454 |
| 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 |
