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Object Description
Type |
Physical Object |
Basic ID | Evening dress, 1937. Silk. Mainbocher, Paris (France). Gift of Mr. Main Bocher. 1968.6a-b |
Title | Evening dress |
Artists/Makers | Mainbocher, 1890-1976 (designer) |
Place of Origin | Paris (France) |
Date | 1937 |
Physical Description | Evening dress; two piece, of light gray-brown tulle over a light gray-brown silk satin: a) overdress of light gray-brown tulle; sleeveless, square neckline; ruffle attaches at hip to mid-thigh over a floor length skirt with ruffle at hem, attached to inset tulle belt; slit at sides secured with net covered buttons and loops; b) underdress of matching crepe satin; thin straps, with tulle skirt with deep ruffle at bottom attached to slip at knees. |
Materials/Techniques |
silk (fiber) tulle (meshed textile) |
Object History | This gown was designed and donated by Chicago-born designer, Main R. Bocher, along with its original receipt. He was the first American to become a couturier in Paris in the 1930s. |
Curatorial Statement | In November 1930, at age forty, Mainbocher opened his Paris studio. By 1931, his designs were presented in the fashion press alongside those by Vionnet, Molyneux, and Chanel. He quickly earned a reputation for creating simple, classic, and seemingly effortless clothing. This two-tirered style was one of his favorite silhouettes. |
Classification | costume (mode of fashion) |
Categories |
clothing main garments evening dress (concept) |
Object Types | evening dresses (garments) |
Credit Line | Gift of Mr. Main Bocher |
Owner | Chicago Historical Society |
Copyright Notice | © 2016 Chicago Historical Society, all rights reserved. |
Exhibition History | Making Mainbocher : the first American couturier. Chicago History Museum (2016/10/22 - 2017/08/20) |
Object Number | 1968.6a-b |
Image File Name | ICHi88999; ICHi89000; ICHi88998 |
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 | Go to https://images.chicagohistory.org for purchase or email rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org |
Description
Title | i088999_pm |
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 | Go to https://images.chicagohistory.org for purchase or email rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org |