Vassiliev Foundation: Clothes for Women: Dress [2019.1.31.10ab.CW.DR.C1865.FR]

Dress

Clothes for Women

Inventory number

2019.1.31.10ab.CW.DR.C1865.FR

Description

Blue taffeta visit dress. Indigo aniline dye.

The origins of aniline are closely related to indigo. Isolated in 1826 by Otto Unverdorben, during the latter's distillation, it was first called crystalline. In 1841 Carl J. Fritzsche, treating indigo with potash, obtained an oily substance, which he named aniline. But it was not until 1856 that aniline ushered in the era of chemical dyes.

Material

Silk taffeta

Origin

circa 1865 France

Exhibitions History

• 2019.7.14 - 2019.8.31 - "Resort elegance - Vichy 1852-1870", Palais des congrès, Vichy, France
• 2019.9.2 - 2019.9.22 - "Invitation to the ball", Hotel de Forceville, Amiens, France
• 2019.10.24–2020.03.28. ‘The Crinoline Lady. From Alexandre Vassiliev foundation collection.’ Fashion Museum, Riga, Latvia.
• 2021.09.17–2021.11.14. ‘To Play To The Gallery. Fashion And Portrait.’ Together with Museum of Art and History, Geneva, Switzerland. Museum of Art and History, Palatine’s room, Geneva, Switzerland.
• 2024.06.11–2024.10.26. ‘A day in the 19th century manor: from morning rituals to banquets. From the collection of Alexandre Vassiliev foundation.’ Daugyvenė museum-reserve of cultural history (Burbiškis Manor), Radviliškis district, Lithuania.
• 2025.05.29–2025.09.28. ‘In the Rhythm of the City. From the collection of Alexandre Vassiliev foundation.’ Daugavpils Museum of Local Lore and Art, Daugavpils, Latvia.