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Object Description
| Type |
Physical Object |
| Basic ID | Evening ensemble, 1959. Silk. Yves Saint Laurent, 1936 - 2008 for Christian Dior, Paris (France). Gift of Mrs. Horward Linn. 1965.281a-b. |
| Title | Jeunesse |
| Other Title | Evening dress and stole |
| Artists/Makers |
Saint Laurent, Yves (designer) Christian Dior (Firm) (maker) |
| Place of Origin | Paris (France) |
| Date | 1959 |
| Physical Description | Evening dress ensemble; two piece, of white silk with dark blue polka dots: a) dress; wide blue grosgrain ribbon shoulder straps; fitted bodice with a blue silk flower at center front; full, ankle length skirt; b) stole of matching fabric. |
| Materials/Techniques |
silk (textile) ribbon (material) |
| Marks | Made in France/Christian Dior/ Paris; One label on a): Black with white letters. No label on b). |
| Object History | This evening ensemble was worn by Mrs. Howard Linn née Lucy McCormick Blair (1886-1978). Born in Chicago, she became one of the city's social and fashion leaders. Mrs. Linn contributed over 150 couture ensembles to the Chicago History Museum's renowned fashion collection. |
| Curatorial Statement | This evening ensemble represents Yves Saint Laurent's 'Longue' line designed for Christian Dior Couture, Paris. Saint Laurent served as head designer and artist director for the House of Dior from 1957 to 1960. |
| Classification | costume (mode of fashion) |
| Categories |
clothing main garments evening dress (concept) |
| Object Types |
ensembles (costume) evening dresses (garments) stoles (outerwear) |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Howard Linn |
| Owner | Chicago Historical Society |
| Copyright Notice | © 2014 Chicago Historical Society, all rights reserved |
| Object Number | 1965.281a-b |
| Image File Name | ICHi68494; ICHi68493; ICHi68498; ICHi68497; ICHi68500; ICHi68502 |
| 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 | i68494 |
| 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 |
