Jean-Louis, Brown Silk Chiffon Wool Crepe Floor-length Dress
Title
Jean-Louis, Brown Silk Chiffon Wool Crepe Floor-length Dress
Description
Brown silk chiffon and wool crepe floor-length, long-sleeve evening gown. The entire front and back bodice are made of two layers of fabric: a thin layer of silk chiffon floating over an opaque layer of chocolate brown wool crepe. The silk chiffon is woven with rays of gold Lurex, running from hem to above breast line: the Lurex rays themselves are made of a tight network of concentric diamond jacquard.
Creator
Jean Louis Berthault, 1907-1997, Designer
Date
1970-1979
Contributor
Gift from Jorge Guillen
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-432
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 34"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. Signs of wear along cuffs, with silk chiffon wearing off around the edge of the cuff and revealing the crepe base layer.
Textile
Silk-Lurex Chiffon and Wool Crepe
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2010.7.1
Collection
Citation
Jean Louis Berthault, 1907-1997, Designer, “Jean-Louis, Brown Silk Chiffon Wool Crepe Floor-length Dress,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed April 20, 2024, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/416.