Object: Two-piece dress
Designer:
Adrian
(1903 - 1959)
Retailer:
Bonwit Teller
(American)
Date: c. 1944
Medium: Hand-painted rayon crepe
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Lola L. Walker
Object number: 70.40.2
DescriptionTunic and long skirt in off white rayon crinkle crepe with large scale asymmetrical design of ocean waves, fish and shells hand painted in shades of green, blue and pink
Label Text:Textile design is any image, color, texture, or motif that appears on the surface of a textile. Also known for his skill as a painter, Adrian hand-painted a vivid aquatic scene for this dress. To avoid interrupting the pattern, Adrian manipulated the fabric by extending the bust dart around the fish at the waistline. The same technique was used for the side seams on the skirt.
Exhibitions:
- Adrian
- Eco-Fashion: Going Green