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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 |
