Sybil Connolly
Collection by Hunt Museum
The Hunt Museum has chosen some of its collection of Sybil Connolly clothes, sketchbooks, swatches, glass and ceramics to explore the design career of Sybil Connolly.
Dresses
Irish Claddagh craft, kids love when you trace their hands. :)
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
'Illusion' , black lace dress - Sybil Connolly
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Wedding dress (Detail) 1945 - Sybil Connolly This wedding dress and veil were designed by Sybil Connolly while she was working at Richard Alan on Grafton St, Dublin. Sybil Connolly was a guest at the wedding in June 1945. The dress is satin with a full length Limerick lace veil.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Wedding dress (Detail) 1945 - Sybil Connolly This wedding dress and veil were designed by Sybil Connolly while she was working at Richard Alan on Grafton St, Dublin. Sybil Connolly was a guest at the wedding in June 1945. The dress is satin with a full length Limerick lace veil.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Wedding dress and veil, 1945 - Sybil Connolly This wedding dress and veil were designed by Sybil Connolly while she was working at Richard Alan on Grafton St, Dublin. Sybil Connolly was a guest at the wedding in June 1945. The dress is satin with a full length Limerick lace veil.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Wedding dress and veil, 1945 - Sybil Connolly This wedding dress and veil were designed by Sybil Connolly while she was working at Richard Alan on Grafton St, Dublin. Sybil Connolly was a guest at the wedding in June 1945. The dress is satin with a full length Limerick lace veil.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
‘Pink Ice’, c.1956 (Detail) - Sybil Connolly Evening dress of pink satin with overlay skirt of Carrickmacross appliqué lace decorated with butterfly motifs and tiny pearls. For the first time, the lace was made in a colour rather than the traditional white.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
‘Pink Ice’, c.1956 (Detail) - Sybil Connolly Evening dress of pink satin with overlay skirt of Carrickmacross appliqué lace decorated with butterfly motifs and tiny pearls. For the first time, the lace was made in a colour rather than the traditional white.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
‘Pink Ice’, c.1956 (Detail) - Sybil Connolly Evening dress of pink satin with overlay skirt of Carrickmacross appliqué lace decorated with butterfly motifs and tiny pearls. For the first time, the lace was made in a colour rather than the traditional white.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
‘Pink Ice’, c.1956 - Sybil Connolly Evening dress of pink satin with overlay skirt of Carrickmacross appliqué lace decorated with butterfly motifs and tiny pearls. For the first time, the lace was made in a colour rather than the traditional white.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
‘Pink Ice’, c.1956 - Sybil Connolly Evening dress of pink satin with overlay skirt of Carrickmacross appliqué lace decorated with butterfly motifs and tiny pearls. For the first time, the lace was made in a colour rather than the traditional white.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
‘Heiress’, 1957 (Detail) - Sybil Connolly A fairytale gown of chevron pleated handkerchief linen. The tiered bands of the skirt and waist are handmade Irish crochet, interspersed with blue satin ribbon. The décolletage is filled with Irish crochet motifs. The tiers are reminiscent of a wedding cake and the ivory silk underskirt produces a rustling effect reminiscent of times gone by.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
‘Heiress’, 1957 (Detail) - Sybil Connolly A fairytale gown of chevron pleated handkerchief linen. The tiered bands of the skirt and waist are handmade Irish crochet, interspersed with blue satin ribbon. The décolletage is filled with Irish crochet motifs. The tiers are reminiscent of a wedding cake and the ivory silk underskirt produces a rustling effect reminiscent of times gone by.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
‘Heiress’, 1957 (Detail) - Sybil Connolly A fairytale gown of chevron pleated handkerchief linen. The tiered bands of the skirt and waist are handmade Irish crochet, interspersed with blue satin ribbon. The décolletage is filled with Irish crochet motifs. The tiers are reminiscent of a wedding cake and the ivory silk underskirt produces a rustling effect reminiscent of times gone by.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
‘Heiress’, 1957 - Sybil Connolly A fairytale gown of chevron pleated handkerchief linen. The tiered bands of the skirt and waist are handmade Irish crochet, interspersed with blue satin ribbon. The décolletage is filled with Irish crochet motifs. The tiers are reminiscent of a wedding cake and the ivory silk underskirt produces a rustling effect reminiscent of times gone by.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Lavender Evening Gown, c 1970 (Detail) - Sybil Connolly Dress of gossamer pleated linen in horizontal rows with fitted bodice, frilled scoop neckline and three quarter length sleeves. It is lined with pink satin which is stitched to the back of the pleated linen to give a look of brocade.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Lavender Evening Gown, c 1970 (Detail) - Sybil Connolly Dress of gossamer pleated linen in horizontal rows with fitted bodice, frilled scoop neckline and three quarter length sleeves. It is lined with pink satin which is stitched to the back of the pleated linen to give a look of brocade.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Lavender Evening Gown, c 1970 - Sybil Connolly Dress of gossamer pleated linen in horizontal rows with fitted bodice, frilled scoop neckline and three quarter length sleeves. It is lined with pink satin which is stitched to the back of the pleated linen to give a look of brocade.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Lavender Evening Gown, c 1970 - Sybil Connolly Dress of gossamer pleated linen in horizontal rows with fitted bodice, frilled scoop neckline and three quarter length sleeves. It is lined with pink satin which is stitched to the back of the pleated linen to give a look of brocade.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Cream Evening Gown - Sybil Connolly Cream evening gown of silk with flower pattern crochet lace top. This dress was worn to the world premiere of Mary Poppins when shown in Los Angeles in 1964.
Two-piece Outfits
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Wedding Two-piece (Detail) - Sybil Connolly Sybil Connolly made this oyster two-piece wedding outfit for her sister. The long sleeved boat neck top is in the uniquely pleated linen. The skirt is based on the design of the iconic ‘First Love’ dress. The hemline of the skirt dips slightly at the back.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Wedding Two-piece (Detail) - Sybil Connolly Sybil Connolly made this oyster two-piece wedding outfit for her sister. The long sleeved boat neck top is in the uniquely pleated linen. The skirt is based on the design of the iconic ‘First Love’ dress. The hemline of the skirt dips slightly at the back.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Wedding Two-piece - Sybil Connolly Sybil Connolly made this oyster two-piece wedding outfit for her sister. The long sleeved boat neck top is in the uniquely pleated linen. The skirt is based on the design of the iconic ‘First Love’ dress. The hemline of the skirt dips slightly at the back.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Washer Woman’ 1957 (Detail) - Sybil Connolly A vibrant red three-quarter length skirt made from dried bainin wool. The interesting pattern is achieved by quilting. The skirt when first shown, was teamed with a white cambric blouse and an underskirt.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Washer Woman’ 1957 - Sybil Connolly A vibrant red three-quarter length skirt made from dried bainin wool. The interesting pattern is achieved by quilting. The skirt when first shown, was teamed with a white cambric blouse and an underskirt.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
‘Washer Woman’ 1957 - Sybil Connolly A vibrant red three-quarter length skirt made from dried bainin wool. The interesting pattern is achieved by quilting. The skirt when first shown, was teamed with a white cambric blouse and an underskirt.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Green poplin full length skirt, date unknown - Sybil Connolly A full length green silk poplin skirt. The narrow waist and very full skirt was a feminine shape much favoured by Sybil Connolly when designing romantic evening clothes. Silk poplin was long favoured by couture designers for use in evening wear.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Green poplin full length skirt, date unknown - Sybil Connolly A full length green silk poplin skirt. The narrow waist and very full skirt was a feminine shape much favoured by Sybil Connolly when designing romantic evening clothes. Silk poplin was long favoured by couture designers for use in evening wear.
Sketches
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Sketch - Sybil Connolly
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Sketch - Sybil Connolly
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Sketch - Sybil Connolly
Magazine Covers
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Harper’s Bazaar, October 1963 The appearance of her designs in these magazines firmly established Sybil as an internationally recognised designer on par with those from Paris, London and New York.
Sybil Connolly Explore the Exhibition - The Hunt Museum
Life, 10 August 1953 The appearance of her designs in these magazines firmly established Sybil as an internationally recognised designer on par with those from Paris, London and New York.
Ceramics & Glassware
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Nicholas Mosse Ceramic Bowl A ceramic bowl designed by Sybil Connolly for Tiffany & Co., New York, USA. This range was manufactured by Nicholas Mosse Pottery Ltd., Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. On the underside of the base is "BENNETTSBRIDGE” which Sybil Connolly designed for Tiffany & Co. and was made in Ireland.The bowl is decorated with blue flowers and green leaves on the inside bottom, and with a blue-ribbon garland around the inside and outside lip.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Tiffany Weave Saucer A Parian bone china saucer in the Tiffany Weave design created by Sybil Connolly for Tiffany & Co., New York, USA. This range was manufactured by Celtic Weave China Ireland Ltd., Cloghore, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Fabric Samples
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Fabric Sample, Irish Molly Cotton Print, Blue Violet on Peach A sample of a Brunschwig & Fils Inc. fabric design, no. 62006.01. This is a screen print design. The pattern is "Irish Molly Cotton Print" and the fabric is dated 1985. The fabric is 100% cotton.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Fabric Sample, Mary’s Fancy Glazed Chintz, Blue A sample of a Brunschwig & Fils Inc. fabric design, no. 62582.01. This is a screen print design. The pattern is "Mary’s Fancy" and the fabric is dated MCMLXXXVII (1987). The fabric is 100% glazed cotton chintz.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Fabric Sample, Lily of Galtee, Glazed Chintz Pink Ribbon A sample of a Brunschwig & Fils Inc. fabric design, no. 36465.01. This is a screen print from the Cottage Orné Collection styled by Sybil Connolly. The pattern is "Lily of Galtee" and the fabric is dated MCMLXXXIX (1989). The fabric is 100% glazed cotton chintz.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Fabric Sample, Fasanarie Glazed Chintz, Blue A sample of a Brunschwig & Fils Inc. fabric design, no. 50992.01. This is a screen print sample. The pattern is "Fasanarie" and the fabric is dated MCMXCV (1995). The fabric is 100% glazed cotton chintz.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Fabric Sample, Fasanarie Glazed Chintz, Yellow A sample of a Brunschwig & Fils Inc. fabric design, no. 50993.01. This is a screen print sample. The pattern is "Fasanarie" and the fabric is dated MCMXCV (1995). The fabric is glazed 100% cotton chintz.
Wallpaper Samples
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Wallpaper sample: Designed by Sybil Connolly. Part of the Hunt Museum's collection.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Wallpaper sample: Designed by Sybil Connolly. Part of the Hunt Museum's collection.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Wallpaper sample: Designed by Sybil Connolly. Part of the Hunt Museum's collection.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Wallpaper sample: Designed by Sybil Connolly. Part of the Hunt Museum's collection.
Coats
Irish Claddagh craft, kids love when you trace their hands. :)
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Wallpaper sample: Designed by Sybil Connolly. Part of the Hunt Museum's collection.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Wallpaper sample: Designed by Sybil Connolly. Part of the Hunt Museum's collection.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Wallpaper sample: Designed by Sybil Connolly. Part of the Hunt Museum's collection.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Wallpaper sample: Designed by Sybil Connolly. Part of the Hunt Museum's collection.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Fabric Sample, Irish Molly Cotton Print, Blue Violet on Peach A sample of a Brunschwig & Fils Inc. fabric design, no. 62006.01. This is a screen print design. The pattern is "Irish Molly Cotton Print" and the fabric is dated 1985. The fabric is 100% cotton.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Fabric Sample, Mary’s Fancy Glazed Chintz, Blue A sample of a Brunschwig & Fils Inc. fabric design, no. 62582.01. This is a screen print design. The pattern is "Mary’s Fancy" and the fabric is dated MCMLXXXVII (1987). The fabric is 100% glazed cotton chintz.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Fabric Sample, Lily of Galtee, Glazed Chintz Pink Ribbon A sample of a Brunschwig & Fils Inc. fabric design, no. 36465.01. This is a screen print from the Cottage Orné Collection styled by Sybil Connolly. The pattern is "Lily of Galtee" and the fabric is dated MCMLXXXIX (1989). The fabric is 100% glazed cotton chintz.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Fabric Sample, Fasanarie Glazed Chintz, Blue A sample of a Brunschwig & Fils Inc. fabric design, no. 50992.01. This is a screen print sample. The pattern is "Fasanarie" and the fabric is dated MCMXCV (1995). The fabric is 100% glazed cotton chintz.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Fabric Sample, Fasanarie Glazed Chintz, Yellow A sample of a Brunschwig & Fils Inc. fabric design, no. 50993.01. This is a screen print sample. The pattern is "Fasanarie" and the fabric is dated MCMXCV (1995). The fabric is glazed 100% cotton chintz.
Sybil Connolly - Interior Design
Nicholas Mosse Ceramic Bowl A ceramic bowl designed by Sybil Connolly for Tiffany & Co., New York, USA. This range was manufactured by Nicholas Mosse Pottery Ltd., Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. On the underside of the base is "BENNETTSBRIDGE” which Sybil Connolly designed for Tiffany & Co. and was made in Ireland.The bowl is decorated with blue flowers and green leaves on the inside bottom, and with a blue-ribbon garland around the inside and outside lip.