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Purse
Expo 67 hostess uniform, Canada Pavilion
Designer
Mr. Henry
Manufacturer
Mastercraft Leather Goods Ltd.
InscriptionsPrinted label inside purse: CREATED BY / Mr. Henry
Marks or LabelsStamped in gold inside purse: Mastercraft / MADE IN CANADA
Date
1967
Dimensions17 x 25 x 7.2 cm
Origin
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM967.85.5
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Canadian Government Pavilion Expo '67
Notes
CANADA
Michel Robichaud took inspiration from the colours of the Katimavik, the inverted pyramid above the Canada Pavilion, to dress the 100 hostesses. Even the hat was intended to evoke its shape. The jacket tops a sleeveless dress featuring an aqua bodice and brown skirt.
Michel Robichaud took inspiration from the colours of the Katimavik, the inverted pyramid above the Canada Pavilion, to dress the 100 hostesses. Even the hat was intended to evoke its shape. The jacket tops a sleeveless dress featuring an aqua bodice and brown skirt.
Status
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Expo 67 hostess uniform, Atlantic Provinces Pavilion
Marielle Fleury
1967
M969.14.1.1-2
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