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Dress of green silk crepe, with extra divided lengths of the same material turning back at the hemline, simulating the full harem trousers, crossing over bust to front neck line; sleeveless with deep armscyes trimmed with gilded leather appliqué; two long self streamers attached from shoulders to hang down back; worn by Miss Lucy T. Aldrich. Gathered in at waist with folded self sash belt, gathered at center and ends. Label at waist: "Jeanne Lanvin Paris / 15 UNIS-FRANCE 7", stamped: "HIVER 1935-36"; written in ink: "26992"; written on back in ink: "Cabiné" (?).

Provenance

Worn by Miss Lucy T. Aldrich; Gift to the MFA, Boston Dec 13, 1951.

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Copyright

Reproduced with permission.

Woman's evening ensemble in two parts

France
Dimensions
Overall: 128.5 cm (50 9/16 in.)
Medium or Technique
Silk plain-weave crepe, trimmed with gilded leather
Classification
Costumes
Accession Number
51.2627a-b
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