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Woman's pantsuit
French
about 1989
Place of Manufacture: Italy
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave (chiffon), plastic sequins, polyester plain weave; silk plain weave lining
Dimensions
Top (center back): 62.2 cm (24 1/2 in.); pants (center back) 111.8 cm (44 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth Oliver Jolliffe
Accession Number2003.662.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionNavy blue sequined top with shot silk (green warp, blue weft) chiffon long sleeves; matching sequined tight pants with shot silk chiffon overpants; pantsuit lined with navy blue silk. Size 8. Top labeled: "Christian Lacroix luxe"
ProvenancePurchased in Boston, late 1980s; Gift to the MFA, September 17, 2003