Robe

Maker and role
DuPont Co. (E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.) (estab. 1802, closed 2017), Manufacturer
William Blass (b.1922, d.2002), Designer
 Production date
1967-1968
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Object detail

Media/Materials
Qiana, Maribou stork feathers
Measurements
59 x 21" (149.9 x 53.3cm)
Description
DuPont commissioned American fashion designer Bill Blass to design and make this Boudoir Robe out of Qiana for promotional purposes. Qiana's silk-like appearance is very evident in this robe.

Qiana was introduced to the public on June 27, 1968. This robe is part of Hagley's DuPont Fiber "Firsts" collection.
Collection
DuPont Company
Object number
86.4.3a,b
Currently on display?
No
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