Dress Box
Production date
1970s
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Object detail
Description
Original purchase box for Harvey Graham dress. Two piece box of white card covered with white paper, printed in black with stylised rose on lid.
Classification
PACKAGES AND CONTAINERS Box cardboard box
PACKAGES AND CONTAINERS Box dress box
PACKAGES AND CONTAINERS Box dress box
Maker
Production date
1970s
Measurements
L415 x W290 x H77 mm
Media/Materials description
Card, paper.
Signature/Marks
"Phone 221 0402 \ Harvey Graham \ Couturier \ 21 Brisbane Arcade \ Brisbane. 4000 \ Australia"
History and use
This garment box held a dress from one of Brisbane’s leading designers from the 1940s to the 1970s, Harvey Graham.
Graham’s career as a designer spanned the 1950’s to the 1980’s. In the 1950’s Graham had a workroom in Stanley St, South Brisbane and then in 1963, he opened a boutique in the Brisbane Arcade. Graham was recognised for his ability to adapt haute couture for his clients and famed for adopting the Dior H line in his designs by featuring a sash or belt. Harvey Graham was a celebrated member of Brisbane society known for attending all the most fashionable events and being seen about town in his BMW Coupe.
In 1954 Graham collaborated with Brisbane milliner Patrick Ogilvie. Their ensembles were modelled at the opening of an exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery. They were lauded for their European-influenced style. Harvey Graham also created ready to wear clothes especially later in his career.
Harvey Graham passed away in 1993.
The Queensland Museum holds several examples of Harvey Graham designs.
Graham’s career as a designer spanned the 1950’s to the 1980’s. In the 1950’s Graham had a workroom in Stanley St, South Brisbane and then in 1963, he opened a boutique in the Brisbane Arcade. Graham was recognised for his ability to adapt haute couture for his clients and famed for adopting the Dior H line in his designs by featuring a sash or belt. Harvey Graham was a celebrated member of Brisbane society known for attending all the most fashionable events and being seen about town in his BMW Coupe.
In 1954 Graham collaborated with Brisbane milliner Patrick Ogilvie. Their ensembles were modelled at the opening of an exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery. They were lauded for their European-influenced style. Harvey Graham also created ready to wear clothes especially later in his career.
Harvey Graham passed away in 1993.
The Queensland Museum holds several examples of Harvey Graham designs.
Associated person
Registration number
H50554
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