Turquoise slub silk and sequin trapeze-line dress
AssociatedAssociated with
House of Worth
(Paris, France, founded 1858)
Date1960- 1961
Object NameDress
Mediumslub silk, satin, silk and sequins
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsL: 84 x B: 80 x W: 90 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2009 by Mrs Margaret Morrell.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS081819
About MeThis dress was designed and made by the donor who worked as a 'gown hand' at the couture house, House of Worth, London from 1958- 1968. Made from luxurious turquoise slub silk, the dress is fully hand-stitched; even the sequins were sewn on by hand. The Trapeze-line dress was pioneered by Yves Saint Laurent in his first collection for Dior in 1958. 
1870-1899
mid 20th Century
1940s
