Sybil's Creations - The Hunt Museum

Sybil’s Creations

“Irish fabrics are enough to bring the fashion world to our doorstep, but the world will come all the faster if the fabrics are shown to the best advantage”

– Sybil Connolly

Rich red fabric with deep wrinkles creates a textured surface, casting subtle shadows. The bold colour brings a warm and inviting tone.

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

Sybil's Creations

Elegant dark blue textured gown on a mannequin, featuring long sleeves, a high collar, and ruffled trim down the right side, exuding vintage charm.

Blue poplin coat-dress/Sybil Connolly/Textile,Poplin (Irish)/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

Navy hostess coat-dress

Sybil Connolly

A full length navy hostess gown, with a high frilled neckline and three quarter length sleeves.

A black dress with a matching jacket is displayed on a mannequin. The outfit appears formal and elegant, featuring a small bow detail on the jacket.

Black evening dress/Sybil Connolly (design)/Paper/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright

Black Evening Dress

Sybil Connolly

Black sleeveless cocktail dress in silk previously owned by Gertrude Hunt.

Teal textured floor-length dress on a mannequin with a wide neckline and gathered hem, set against a plain white background. Elegant and classic.

Dress, Blue evening gown/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

Turquoise Gown

Sybil Connolly

Long Sleeveless turquoise wool tapestry on silk dress with boat shaped neck and flouncing hem line. Collection of Gertrude Hunt

A long, elegant, royal blue gown with three-quarter sleeves on a mannequin. The dress has a fitted bodice and flows gracefully, exuding timeless sophistication.

Dress, Blue evening gown/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

Deep petrol blue evening gown

Sybil Connolly

Deep blue full length satin evening gown with high neck line, three quarter length sleeves and low back. Made by Sybil Connolly for Máire MacNeil Sweeney, author of ‘Festival of Lughnasa’ and ‘Máire Rua, Lady of Lemaneh’

Elegant cream-colored gown on a mannequin, featuring short sleeves and intricate floral embroidery on the skirt, conveying a classic, sophisticated tone.

White crochet dress/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

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.

Emerald green moiré gown on a mannequin, featuring a deep V-neck and draped, flowing fabric. The tone is elegant and sophisticated.

Green poplin dress/Sybil Connolly/Textile,Poplin (Irish)/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

Green Kaftan Poplin Dress

Sybil Connolly

A full-length sleeveless green silk poplin dress in a kaftan style.

A vibrant purple, textured gown with mid-length sleeves and a ruffled neckline, displayed on a mannequin against a plain white background.

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.

A vintage dress on a mannequin features a beige lace jacket and a deep red quilted skirt. The juxtaposition of textures conveys elegance and warmth.

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

Washer Woman, 1957

Sybil Connolly

A vibrant red three-quarter length skirt made from dried báinín wool. The interesting pattern is achieved by quilting.

Mannequin in elegant outfit featuring a white, ruffled blouse with buttons and a long, flowing emerald green skirt, conveying a classic vintage style.

Green Poplin Full Length Skirt

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.

An elegant vintage wedding dress on a mannequin, featuring a satin floral pattern and a sheer, flowing veil. The tone is classic and timeless.

Wedding dress/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

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. The dress is satin with a full length Limerick lace veil.

Elegant vintage ivory gown with long sleeves and tiered skirt displayed on a mannequin. The fabric is textured, creating a timeless and classic look.

Wedding dress/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0

Wedding Two-piece

Sybil Connolly

Sybil Connolly made this oyster two-piece wedding outfit for her niece Gaye. 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.

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