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1945-1946 (made)
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Brown velvet suit consisting of skirt, jacket and hat.
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Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Velvet with tassels and sequins |
Brief description | Velvet suit consisting of skirt, jacket and hat, designed by Pierre Balmain for Gertrude Stein, Paris, 1945-1946. |
Physical description | Brown velvet suit consisting of skirt, jacket and hat. |
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Production type | Haute couture |
Credit line | Given by Mr & Mrs Harold Knapik |
Object history | This suit was made for and worn by Gertrude Stein (1874-1946), who, with her partner Alice B.Toklas, was one of Balmain's first patrons. Gertrude Stein described Balmain's work as representing the "New French Style" |
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Bibliographic reference | Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971
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Accession number | T.47A-1974 |
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Record created | August 30, 2007 |
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