Designer
David Emanuel (British, born 1952)British, born 1952
Designer
Elizabeth Emanuel (British, born 1953)British, born 1953
CultureBritish
Titles
- Ensemble
Date1980
MediumSilk chiffon, cotton lace, silk satin, tulle, iridescent sequins, faux pearls, iridescent plastic, and silk flowers
DimensionsOverall (.A, Gown): 55 × 48 in. (139.7 × 121.9 cm)
Other (.B, petticoat): 35 × 27 in. (88.9 × 68.6 cm)
Other (.C, necklace): 5/8 × 19 1/4 in. (1.6 × 48.9 cm)
Other (.D, handbag): 13 3/4 × 7 1/2 in. (34.9 × 19.1 cm)
Other (.E and .F, two belts): 2 3/8 × 26 1/2 in. (6 × 67.3 cm)
Other (.B, petticoat): 35 × 27 in. (88.9 × 68.6 cm)
Other (.C, necklace): 5/8 × 19 1/4 in. (1.6 × 48.9 cm)
Other (.D, handbag): 13 3/4 × 7 1/2 in. (34.9 × 19.1 cm)
Other (.E and .F, two belts): 2 3/8 × 26 1/2 in. (6 × 67.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Lynn Wyatt
Object number2000.241.A-.F
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition HistoryExhibited, November 12, 2000 - February 11, 2001, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Andrews Gallery, ¦British Designers: From Monarchy to Anarchy¦
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