Sybil Connolly | Garments in Need of Conservation - The Hunt Museum

Sybil Connolly | Garments in Need of Conservation

A delicate ivory dress with layered pleats, featuring intricate lace and soft blue ribbon accents on a mannequin. Feminine and elegant ambiance. Sybil Connolly Heiress Dress

Irish Fashion Designer Sybil Connolly put Ireland on the international fashion map in the 1950s/60s. Connolly dressed some of the world’s most glamorous women from Jackie Kennedy to Elizabeth Taylor. The museum holds a significant collection of Sybil Connolly sketches, homeware, ephemera, and garments. We are engaging a professional conservator to carry out these essential repairs.

 

 

 

Five people in formal attire pose indoors, smiling, while holding ornate bowls. A decorative painting and wall sconces frame the elegant scene.
A stylish woman in a red and polka dot outfit poses with a globe on the Vogue cover. She wears a white hat and gloves, exuding elegance and confidence.

Magazine, Vogue, March 1955/Vogue/Paper/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright

Elegant woman in a textured gown poses confidently in a grand room with ornate furniture. Another woman stands behind, observing with interest.

With the help of very generous funders, we can restore Sybil’s garments to their former glory. Many of these garments are over 70 years old and had been worn and loved by Irish women. Last year we raised €12,500 via our Fund:it Crowdfunder towards the cost of employing a professional conservator for the restoration. 

Fundraiser for the Sybil Connolly Archive

We are pleased to announce Conversation with Designers in conjunction with the Council of Irish Fashion Designers and Anthology Magazine. All funds raised will go towards the conservation of the Sybil Connolly Archive at The Hunt Museum.

Conversation with Designers

6pm, 11 May 2023

The Hunt Museum

Tickets: €70 (includes Drinks Reception)

Reserve Online or Make a Donation.

The Heiress

Sybil Connolly dress. Close-up of a white, pleated fabric dress with intricate lace and blue ribbon details, lying on a wooden surface, conveying an elegant vintage style.

Dress, Heiress/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

Sybil Connolly dress. Close-up of a vintage dress with delicate pleated layers and intricate lace details. Light blue ribbons are woven into the lace, creating an elegant look.

Dress, Heiress/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

Sybil Connolly dress. Close-up of a vintage dress with pleated cream fabric, intricate lace, and light blue ribbon accents, exuding an elegant, nostalgic tone.

Dress, Heiress/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

Sybil Connolly dress. Close-up of a vintage dress with pleated cream fabric, intricate lace, and light blue ribbon accents, exuding an elegant, nostalgic tone.

Dress, Heiress/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

Sybil Connolly dress. Close-up of a ruffled beige dress with delicate crochet lace and blue ribbon accents. The textures and layers create an elegant, vintage feel.

Dress, Heiress/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

Sybil Connolly dress. Close-up of a dress on a mannequin, featuring delicate, pleated cream fabric with a textured, wide crocheted waist. Background shows framed art.

Dress, Heiress/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

Red Washer Woman's Skirt

Detail of a red skirt by Sybil Connolly

Dress, Red Wool Skirt/Sybil Connolly/Textile,Wool/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

Detail of a red skirt by Sybil Connolly

Dress, Red Wool Skirt/Sybil Connolly/Textile,Wool/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

Detail of a red skirt by Sybil Connolly

Dress, Red Wool Skirt/Sybil Connolly/Textile,Wool/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

Green Moss

Elegant long gown in deep olive green, featuring a textured, layered design with horizontal pleats, three-quarter sleeves, and a matching waist tie.

Dress, "Irish Moss"/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

Close-up of an olive green, pleated fabric garment with a noticeable tear. The fabric rests on a wooden floor, creating a worn, rustic feel.

Dress, "Irish Moss"/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

Close-up of an olive green, pleated fabric dress with a wide, brown satin bow tied at the waist, creating a vintage and elegant look.

Dress, "Irish Moss"/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

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