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Woman in a suit and large hat

Richard Ely (American, 1928–2009)
Illustrating design by: Pierre Balmain (French, 1914–1982)
American
early 1960s

Medium/Technique Conté on board
Dimensions Image: 58 x 35 cm (22 13/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Framed: 65.1 x 47.3 cm (25 5/8 x 18 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.2
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionPierre Balmain suit
Signed Yes
ProvenanceBefore 2008, purchased by Frederic A. Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; gift of Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: January 21, 2009)