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Été 1904

Fashion Design
1904 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This design was created by Paquin for the Summer collection of 1904.

The figure is positioned so that we can see the back of the dress. On the left corner is a quick sketch of the front details that gives the viewer a fuller understanding of the design. The details on the sleeves and around the neck give this design an elaborate and frivolous look.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • Été 1904 (series title)
  • Habit taff rose (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
watercolour and pen and ink
Brief description
Jeanne Paquin. Summer 1904. Back view of an afternoon dress with pink bodice and train.
Physical description
This design was created for the Summer collection of 1904. The figure is positioned so that we can see the back of the dress and on the left corner there is a quick sketch of the front details to give the viewer a fuller understanding of the design. The details on the sleeves and around the neck give this design an elaborate and frivolous look.
Dimensions
  • Page height: 36.6cm (approx)
  • Page width: 29.5cm (approx)
Credit line
Given by the House of Worth
Summary
This design was created by Paquin for the Summer collection of 1904.

The figure is positioned so that we can see the back of the dress. On the left corner is a quick sketch of the front details that gives the viewer a fuller understanding of the design. The details on the sleeves and around the neck give this design an elaborate and frivolous look.
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1957-1958 London: HMSO, 1964
Collection
Accession number
E.885-1957

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Record createdApril 28, 2008
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