Evening Ensemble

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Ensemble consisting of a dress and jacket.

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1 ensemble

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Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018 1991.

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This physical object is part of the collection entitled: Texas Fashion Collection and was provided by the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 14 times. More information about this object can be viewed below.

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Ensemble consisting of a dress and jacket.

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1 ensemble

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A) The floor length evening dress is in ivory and beige brocade woven with a small floral motif throughout. Strapless; empire waist. Neckline rises slightly in front with a narrow "V" cut at center. Zipper closure at left side with a hook-&-eye at top. Inner layer of bodice with a second zipper closure at left side, boning, bust pads, and two grosgrain ribbon bands with hook-&-eye closures. Lined in dark ivory silk.
B) Bolero jacket of the same fabric. Long sleeves. Center front opening has one hook-&-eye closure at top of bust. Neckline, center front opening, hem, and cuffs are all trimmed in a band of dark brocaded material edged with faux pearls, gold braid, and coffee-colored rhinestones. Embellished throughout with floral and foliate forms in faux pearls, gold beads and gold braid. Fully lined in ivory silk.

Both garments have designer's label inside: "Givenchy / Made in / France"

In Getty Images, Mercedes Kellogg (Bass) during 25th Anniversary Performance of The Metropolitan Opera House at Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, New York, United States, September 23, 1991.

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The UNT Texas Fashion Collection is dedicated to the preservation and documentation of historically significant fashion, and serves as an educational and inspirational resource for students, researchers, and the general public. This vital resource is part of the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.

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  • 1991

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  • June 9, 2021, 9:40 p.m.

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Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018. Evening Ensemble, physical object, 1991; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637205/: accessed June 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.

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