Not currently on display at the V&A

Blouse

ca. 1968 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Long sleeves shirt style blouse of printed plain weave cotton. Bold asymmetrical geometric pattern bordered by stripes, incorporating circles, triangles, arcs and stripes in clear bright pinks, yellow and oranges with white. The pattern is outlined in black. The signature 'Emilio' occurs at points in black scattered throughout the design. Front bands, collar and cuffs are stiffened, and the blouse front fastens with self covered buttons.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Printed cotton
Brief description
Long sleeves blouse of printed cotton, designed by Emilio Pucci, Florence, ca. 1968
Physical description
Long sleeves shirt style blouse of printed plain weave cotton. Bold asymmetrical geometric pattern bordered by stripes, incorporating circles, triangles, arcs and stripes in clear bright pinks, yellow and oranges with white. The pattern is outlined in black. The signature 'Emilio' occurs at points in black scattered throughout the design. Front bands, collar and cuffs are stiffened, and the blouse front fastens with self covered buttons.
DimensionsSize 14
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Emilio' (In black)
  • 'EMILIO PUCCI FLORENCE - ITALY 100% PURE COTTON MADE IN ITALY' (In dark blue on white on a machine embroidered label)
Credit line
Given by Mrs Dutton
Collection
Accession number
T.48-1981

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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