81.131.12

Images (7)

Designing Women_16 Left to Right: Attributed to Lucile, Two Peignoir and Slip ensembles, Possibly New York, circa 1918 (90.180.11, 90.180.9); Image of the Rose Room at the couture house of Lucile, New York, circa 1915; Attributed to Lucile, Tea Gown and Slip, Possibly New York, circa 1918 (90.180.4); Lucile, Lady Duff Gordon, Evening Dress, London, circa 1912 (81.131.12); Afternoon suit, New York, circa 1913 (P93.15.2); Madame Percy, Afternoon dress, London, circa 1910 (P83.20.3)

Designing Women_17 Lucile, Lady Duff Gordon, Evening Dress, London, circa 1912 (81.131.12); Afternoon suit, New York, circa 1913 (P93.15.2); Madame Percy, Afternoon dress, London, circa 1910 (P83.20.3)

Object: Evening gown

Designer: Lucile (1863 - 1935)

Date: c. 1912

Medium: Blue silk taffeta, blue chiffon, mauve ribbon, gilt lace, and metallic embroidery

Country: England

Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg

Object number: 81.131.12

DescriptionBlue silk taffeta gown; blue sheer silk bodice with gold thread embroidered design; short kimono sleeve, mock bolero front; blue chiffon surplice empire front with blue modesty piece trimmed with gilt lace, mauve ribbon flowers; flared skirt caught up at either side hem; beige petticoat attached, gilt lace at hem; center back self streamer; center back hook closing

Label Text:Although she is remembered as a survivor of the Titanic, Lady Duff Gordon, the designer known simply as Lucile, was one of the most innovative couturieres of the Edwardian era.

Exhibitions:

Designing Women: Fashion Creators and Their Interiors