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Black Quiana Jersey Dress

DesignerDesigned by Bill Gibb (New Pitsligo, Scotland, 1943 - 1988)

Manufacturer Lesley Hogger Of Spangles

Date1975

Object NameDress

Mediumquiana jersey, beading

ClassificationsFashion and Dress

DimensionsLength x Bust: 1510 × 960mm

AcquisitionPurchased in 1992 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions and the Friends of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDMS015709

Keywords

About MeIvory and black dinner gowns made in one of Bill's favourite fabrics, Qiana jersey. He once said that if he had to choose one fabric it would be Qiana jersey, "which is fine and fluid, like milk pouring out of a jug".

The ivory dress has gathered three-quarter length sleeves and laced deep back neckline. Hand-beaded shoulders and yoke in bee's wing pattern by Lesley Hogger of Spangles.

The black dress also features a beaded yoke by Lesley Hogger and is trimmed with crystal beaded braid. This dress was worn by Bill's business partner, Kate Franklin. Dated to 1975.
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Gibb's business partner, Kate Franklin, wore this dress with its crystal beaded trim and beaded yoke design by Lesley Hogger.

Exhibitions

Gallery 01 - Collecting Art

Gallery 09 - Balmoral Phenomenon