Oscar de la Renta black silk taffeta dress, circa 1970

ICHi-085731

Title: Oscar de la Renta black silk taffeta dress, circa 1970 Description: Oscar de la Renta women's evening ensemble of a black silk taffeta dress with a fitted halter bodice, jewel neckline, and a low-cut back with a long bouffant skirt. The dress is trimmed at the bodice top and hem with small self-fabric ruffle. The dress also features a separate collar, large gathered capelet, and self-fabric belt. Date Depicted: 1971 Creator: de la Renta, Oscar, 1932-2014 Creator Role: designer Physical Format: ensembles; dresses Copyright Notice: © 2015 Chicago Historical Society, all rights reserved. Credit Line: Chicago History Museum, ICHi-085731 Accession Number: 1980.145.4a-c Acquisition Source: Gift of Mrs. Paul J. Meitus Collection Type: Costume & Textiles Storage Location: Costume; 59344 Max Pixels - Width: 4943 Max Pixels - Height: 6570 Help improve this content