Photograph of Pauline Kiernan by Bruno Benini
Object No. 2009/43/1-1/1
In this 1956 photograph, one of Bruno Benini's first and favorite fashion shots, model Pauline Kiernan wears a strapless sheath evening gown by Theo Haskin of Salon Milano, Melbourne. Pauline Kiernan was a very successful Australian model. Originally from Armidale in rural northern New South Wales, she worked as a nurse before being encouraged by Sydney photographer John Hearder to pursue a modeling career. After attending June Dally-Watkin's school, Kiernan travelled to London in October 1956 to model Australian clothes. She then spent the next two years in Paris, during which time she modeled for Chanel. However, it was in New York with the Ford Modeling Agency that Kiernan achieved her greatest success, becoming one of Ford's most sought after models. Eileen Ford said of Kiernan, In a world where beauty is just a commonplace, this Australian stands out as having the quality and elegance that women all over the world ever seek - and can't buy. (Feldman, R. 'The girl 'who owns the world' ' The Australian Women's Weekly, January 27 1960, pp 8-9.) Alysha Buss, Curatorial Intern 2009
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Summary
Object Statement
Photographic print, black and white, model Pauline Kiernan stands alongside a couch wearing Theo Haskin evening gown, photograph by Bruno Benini, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1956
Physical Description
Photographic print, black and white, model Pauline Kiernan stands alongside a couch wearing Theo Haskin evening gown, photograph by Bruno Benini, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1956
DIMENSIONS
Height
610 mm
Width
509 mm
Depth
2 mm
HISTORY
Notes
This object is part of the Bruno Benini photography archive which was acquired by the Powerhouse Museum with the assistance of the Australian Government's National Cultural Heritage Account in 2009. This particular print was created by Benini for the 'Bruno Benini: fashion images 1956-1976' exhibition held at RMIT Gallery, Melbourne, Friday 12 February - Saturday 13 March 1999.
SOURCE
Acquisition Date
19 June 2009
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