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Object Description
| Type |
Physical Object |
| Basic ID | Evening dress, 1958. Silk , silver thread, rhinestones and sequins. Yves Saint Laurent, 1936 - 2008 for Christian Dior, Paris (France). Gift of Mrs. Paul B. Magnuson. 1965.252. |
| Title | Evening dress |
| Artists/Makers |
Saint Laurent, Yves (designer) Christian Dior (Firm) (maker) |
| Place of Origin | Paris (France) |
| Date | 1958 |
| Physical Description | Evening dress of light purple silk faille; bodice is net, embroidered in silver thread, rhinestones and sequins; scoop neckline; elbow-length raglan sleeves; fitted at waist, floor-length, full pleated skirt. |
| Materials/Techniques |
rhinestone faille sequins (spangles) net (textile) silk (textile) |
| Dimensions | Chest 75 cm; Waist 66 cm |
| Object History | This evening dress was worn by the donor, Mrs. Paul B. Magnuson née Laura C. Thompson. |
| Curatorial Statement | This evening dress was created by Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008) for Christian Dior Couture, Paris. Saint Laurent began working for the couturier following a brief stint in fashion school. He took over art direction for the House following Mons. Dior's untimely death in 1957. He remained with the House until 1960. |
| Classification | costume (mode of fashion) |
| Categories |
clothing main garments evening dress (concept) |
| Object Types | evening dresses (garments) |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Paul Magnuson |
| Owner | Chicago Historical Society |
| Copyright Notice | © 2015 Chicago Historical Society, all rights reserved |
| Object Number | 1965.252 |
| Image File Name | ICHi85911; ICHi85912; ICHi85913; ICHi85914; ICHi85922 |
| 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 | i85922 |
| 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 |
