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Preparatory or design drawing for a woman's dress

Stamped by: Chatel
French
1850–55

Medium/Technique Pencil, ink and gouache on paper
Dimensions Height x width: 8 7/16 x 6 9/16 in. (21.5 x 16.7 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Elizabeth Ann Coleman
Accession Number2007.960
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionDrawing showing a design for a woman's evening dress, woven (or printed?) à la disposition; two-tiered skirt with design of milti-colored floral garlands, scalloped border with lace effect over diagonal plaid trim, matching bands on bodice. Stamped: "Chatel / rue de Mulhouse 2 Paris". Appears to have been removed from an album (torn glue spots on back at corners, where formerly pasted down).
ProvenanceWith private dealer in Lyon, France; purchased by donor prior to 2007; gift to MFA (Accession date: December 12, 2007)