Jacket
1943 (made)
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Jacket of white duchesse satin covered with small loops of white bead. The embroidery is heavily made on the shoulders, thinning out towards the waist. The jacket is fitted, has a small roll collar and long tight sleeves.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Satin with beads |
Brief description | Embroidered duchesse satin jacket, designed by Cristóbal Balenciaga, France, 1943. |
Physical description | Jacket of white duchesse satin covered with small loops of white bead. The embroidery is heavily made on the shoulders, thinning out towards the waist. The jacket is fitted, has a small roll collar and long tight sleeves. |
Credit line | Given by Madame Miguel Angel Carcano |
Object history | Donated and worn by the wife of Argentinian Ambassador, Miguel Angel Carcano |
Bibliographic reference | Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971 |
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Accession number | T.15-1974 |
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Record created | February 21, 2005 |
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