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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Two-piece ensemble (jacket, pants)

1971
Designed by Yves Saint Laurent
Jacket: Center back: 68.6 cm (27 in.) Pants: Length: 100.3 cm (39 1/2 in.)
Rayon, satin weave

Classification: Costumes

Culture: French

Accession number: 2012.441.1-2

Description: Silk satin jacket printed with psychedelic graphic pattern of trees/flowers in dark blue, peach, black and tan. Jacket has center front blue button closure and one pocket on each side. Interior labels: "YVES SAINT LAURENT MADE IN FRANCE PARIS RIVE GAUCHE" "38" on collar. Silk satin pants printed with psychedelic graphic pattern of trees and flowers in dark blue, peach, black and tan. Tab button closure at waistband and zipper-fly. Interior labels: "YVES SAINT LAURENT MADE IN FRANCE PARIS RIVE GAUCHE" "38" on interior waistband.

Provenance/Ownership History: 2012, purchased by Lauren Whitley, Andover, MA from eBay; sold by Whitley to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 27, 2012)

Museum purchase with funds donated by Doris May