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Woman's evening ensemble
French
Winter 1935–36
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk plain-weave (crepe), trimmed with gilt leather
Dimensions
Overall: 128.5 cm (50 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich
Accession Number51.2627a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionOne piece "harem" dress with sheath-like line and extra divided lengths of the same material turning back at the hemline, simulating the full trousers of the Near East; gathered in at waist with folded self sash crossing over bust to front neck line; sleeveless with deep armscyes trimmed with band of gilded leather appliqué; two long self streamers attached from shoulders to hang down back; worn by Miss Lucy T. Aldrich. b) belt, gathered at center and ends. Size 38.
Signed
Label at waist: "Jeanne Lanvin Paris / 15 UNIS-FRANCE 7", stamped: "HIVER 1935-36"; written in ink: "26992"; written on back in ink: "Cabiné" (?).
ProvenanceWorn by Miss Lucy T. Aldrich; Gift to the MFA, Boston Dec 13, 1951.
CopyrightReproduced with permission.