Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The Museum Year 2012

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David and Roberta Logie Department of Textile and Fashion Arts: July 2011–June 2012


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Woman's ensemble

1985
Designed for House of Chanel
Designed by Karl Lagerfeld
Jacket: Center back: 55.9 cm (22 in.) Skirt: Center back: 63.5 cm (25 in.) Blouse: Center back: 69.9 cm (27 1/2 in.)
Wool

Classification: Costumes

Culture: French

Accession number: 2011.1889.1-3

Description: Short black wool jacket. Front closure with Chanel logo stamped brass buttons. Two button closure pockets on front. Also, three buttons at each cuff. Creme-colored pleatead silk blouse. Long sleeves, button front, with scarf/tie at neck. Labelled "Chanel." Calf length black wool skirt with front pockets. Back button and zipper. Labelled: Chanel Boutique Labelled: Chanel Boutique

Provenance/Ownership History: 1985, purchased from House of Chanel, France, by Dorothy Rudman, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2011, gift of Rudman to the MFA. (Accession date: October 26, 2011)

Gift of Dorothy B. Rudman