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Object Description
| Type | Physical Object |
| Basic ID | Evening dress, 1991. Gianni Versace, Italy. Printed silk jersey, beads, rhinestones. Gift of Mrs. Clyde Engle. 1994.306 |
| Title | Dress |
| Artists/Makers | Versace, Gianni (designer) |
| Place of Origin | Italy |
| Date | 1991 |
| Physical Description | Dress of silk jersey printed with faces of Marilyn Monroe and James Dean in red, blue, yellow, green, purple, and black. Sleeveless. Chest and straps embellished with multicolored beads and rhinestones. Fully lined. Zip closure at proper left side. Floor-length. |
| Materials/Techniques |
silk (fiber) beads (pierced objects) beading (process) rhinestone |
| Marks | Gianni Versace Couture |
| Object History | Worn by Mrs. Clyde Engle. |
| Curatorial Statement | Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace was often inspired by artists. This dress, one of his most famous designs, features iconic Pop Art images by Andy Warhol. |
| Classification | costume (mode of fashion) |
| Categories |
clothing main garments evening dress (concept) |
| Object Types |
dresses (garments) evening dresses (garments) |
| Related Persons | Warhol, Andy, 1928-1987 |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Clyde Engle |
| Owner | Chicago Historical Society |
| Copyright Notice | © 2014 Chicago Historical Society, all rights reserved. |
| Exhibition History |
Chic Chicago : Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum. Chicago History Museum (2008/09/27 - 2009/07/26) Chic Chicago : Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum. Fashion Institute of Technology (2007/10/12 - 2008/01/05) |
| Object Number | 1994.306 |
| Image File Name | ICHi-63716; ICHi-63717; ICHi-63718; ICHi-63719 |
| Language | English |
| Repository | Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038 |
| Collection Name | Museum Collection |
| Research Inquiry | http://libguides.chicagohistory.org/research |
| Licensing Inquiry | Visit https://images.chicagohistory.org or email rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org |
Description
| Title | i63716 |
| Copyright Notice | © 2014 Chicago Historical Society, all rights reserved. |
| Repository | Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038 |
| Collection Name | Museum Collection |
