2009.66.11

Images (4)

Exposed_11 82.151.61 (halter nightgown), 2009.66.11 (nightgown)

Exposed_10 Left to right 96.89.6 (loungewear set), 80.124.1 (stockings case), 82.151.61 (nightgown), 2009.66.11 (yellow nightgown), 74.73.3 (slip set), 96.47.17 (robe), 2000.89.15 and 75.86.5B (bra and petticoat), 82.155.8 (corset), 81.24.32 (blue corset hidden), P82.20.2 (bra case)

Object: Nightgown

Brand: Juel Park

Date: c. 1945

Medium: Yellow silk crepe chiffon and pink silk satin

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Christina Orr-Cahall in honor of Anona Boben

Object number: 2009.66.11

DescriptionShort sleeve nightgown in yellow green silk crepe chiffon with pink silk satin floral appliqué design at empire waist and at neckline and sleeve bias cord trim, Yoni I love you embroidered at CF; deep scoop front neckline; shirred front bodice; puff sleeve; bias cut skirt with two falling flower appliquéd on front; made to order for Anona Boben, (nickname Yoni) with her measurements by Dr. William Boben

Label Text:Couture lingerie designer Juel Park made Grace Kelly’s trousseau, and fashioned lingerie for Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe, and Elizabeth Taylor—among many others. She began her business in Hollywood in 1929. Park’s meticulous hand-craftsmanship—as well as her store’s prime Hollywood location—ensured her success with an especially elite clientele.

In Collection(s)

Lingerie

Exhibitions:

Exposed: A History of Lingerie