2003.102.1

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Faking_It_13 Left to right 2013.3.1 (shoes case), 78.222.2 (comb case), P87.20.30 (comb case), 67.127.1 (dress), 82.205.2 (valance wall), 82.205.1A (textile wall), 74.36.27 (gold dress), 2014.40.1 (coat), 76.125.1 (dress), 78.237.7 (black dress), 2013.5.2 (dress), 81.61.10 (red coat), 2003.102.1 (dress), 72.54.2 (orange dress)

Faking_It_14 2003.102.1 (dress), 72.54.2 (orange dress)

Faking_It_18 Left to right 81.61.10 (coat), 2003.102.1 (dress), 72.54.2 (orange dress)

Object: Evening dress

Brand: Fashion Originators Guild (1932 - 1941)

Date: 1933-1935

Medium: Rayon crepe

Country: USA

Credit Line: Anonymous Donor

Object number: 2003.102.1

DescriptionLong evening dress in black rayon crepe, with bias cut high cowl front bodice, cap sleeves, plunging V-back with fringed chelsea collar, CB self covered buttons and gusseted demi train

Label Text:This dress was registered with the Fashion Originators’ Guild of America. This organization of manufacturers refused to do business with any retailer selling knockoffs. Unfortunately, the Federal Trade Commission cited the Guild for “eliminating the right to free competition,” and it disbanded in 1941.

In Collection(s)

1930s

Exhibitions:

Faking It: Originals, Copies, and Counterfeits