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Paper Replica of Jacqueline Bouvier's Wedding Dress
Paper Replica of Jacqueline Bouvier's Wedding Dress

Paper Replica of Jacqueline Bouvier's Wedding Dress

Artifact IDMO 2005.15a
Object Type Model
Date 2004
Maker
Medium painted paper, glue
DimensionsOverall H 60 1/2 in x W 48 in x D 40 in (153.7 cm x 121.9 cm x 101.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionFull scale replica of Jacqueline Bouvier's wedding dress, made of paper painted to mimic cream colored silk taffeta, folded and glued into form.
Historical NoteIn 2004, Marshall Field’s Department Store in Chicago commissioned Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave and her collaborator, Canadian costume designer Rita Brown, to create this exact, full-scale paper replica of Jacqueline Kennedy’s wedding gown and veil. De Borchgrave painted and prepared the paper to mimic the texture and color of the original silk. Brown then folded, glued and stitched the paper into a gown, replicating all of the details of the original, from the pleated bodice to the 24-inch waist to the ruffled florets on the skirt. The sculpture took over four months to complete.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteCommissioned by and originally displayed at Marshall Fields in Chicago, in conjunction with the exhibition "Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years" at the Field Museum, November 2004 - May 2006.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum; Gift of Marshall Fields & Company
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is the user’s responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions.
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