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Object Description
| Type | Physical Object |
| Basic ID | Evening dress, 1988. Silk organza and ribbon, lace. Christian Lacroix, France. Gift of Joan Weinstein. 1988.549.1 |
| Title | Dress |
| Artists/Makers | Lacroix, Christian, 1951- (designer) |
| Place of Origin | Paris (France) |
| Date | 1988 |
| Physical Description | Dress of printed silk organza; fabric features pink, red, and yellow roses and green leaves on a black ground. Strapless. Conical-shaped pieces are sewn to the dress with black bow trim just under the bust on each side. Black tulle lining with crocheted edge just visible below the edges of all hems. Falls above the knee. Back zipper closure. |
| Materials/Techniques |
silk (fiber) organza ribbon (material) lace (needlework) tulle (meshed textile) |
| Marks | Christian Lacroix/Luxe/Paris; 100% silk/made in France/Dry clean only |
| Object History | Worn by Mrs. Shelley MacArther. Given as part of the Oak Street Council Benefit supporting the Hope McCormick Costume Center. |
| Classification | costume (mode of fashion) |
| Categories |
clothing main garments evening dress (concept) |
| Object Types |
dresses (garments) evening dresses (garments) |
| Credit Line | Gift of Joan Weinstein |
| Owner | Chicago Historical Society |
| Copyright Notice | © 2014 Chicago Historical Society, all rights reserved. |
| Exhibition History | Chic Chicago : Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum. Fashion Institute of Technology (2007/10/12 - 2008/01/05) |
| Object Number | 1988.549.1 |
| Image File Name | ICHi-63703; ICHi-63704; ICHi-63705; ICHi-63706; ICHi-63707 |
| Language | English |
| Repository | Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038 |
| Collection Name | Museum Collection (Chicago History Museum) |
| Research Inquiry | http://libguides.chicagohistory.org/research |
| Licensing Inquiry | Visit https://images.chicagohistory.org or email rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org |
| Rights | For permission to reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use this image, please visit https://images.chicagohistory.org or contact rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org. |
Description
| Title | i63704 |
| 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 (Chicago History Museum) |
| Rights | For permission to reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use this image, please visit https://images.chicagohistory.org or contact rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org. |
