Dress
Maker and role
DuPont Co. (E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.) (estab. 1802, closed 2017), Manufacturer
William Travilla (b.1920, d.1990), Designer
Production date
1967-1968
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Qiana, taffeta, organza, velvet
Measurements
58 x 36" (147.3 x 91.4cm)
Description
DuPont commissioned American costume designer William Travilla to design and make this dress out of Qiana for promotional purposes. Travilla was best known for making clothing for actress Marilyn Monroe.
Qiana was introduced to the public on June 27, 1968. This dress is part of Hagley's DuPont Fiber "Firsts" collection.
Qiana was introduced to the public on June 27, 1968. This dress is part of Hagley's DuPont Fiber "Firsts" collection.
Collection
Object number
86.4.9
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