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Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent (French (born in Algeria), 1936–2008)
For: YSL Rive Gauche
French
about 1990

Medium/Technique Printed silk plain weave, quilted; lined with plain weave cotton; trimmed with wool braid
Dimensions Center back: 59.7 cm (23 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2013.229
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWoman's quilted silk jacket. Crew neck with button-loop closure at center front. Paisley print composed of swirling patches in dark blues and beige sewn onto front. Beige and navy braided piping at hem, neckline, cuffs and shoulders.
Interior Label: (red and black stiching on white tag) 'MADE IN PARIS YVES SAINT LAURENT FRANCE RIVE GAUCHE' (red stitch on small white tag) '38'
ProvenanceBefore 2012, sold to Jean S. Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2013, gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: February 27, 2013)