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Harem evening ensemble

Jeanne Lanvin for Lanvin1935/1936

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Boston, MA, United States

One piece with sheath-like line and extra divided lengths of the same material turning back at the hemline, simulating the full trousers of the Near East; gathered in at waist with folded self sash crossing over bust to front neck line; sleeveless with deep armscyes trimmed with band of gilded leather appliqué; two long self streamers attached from shoulders to hang down back; worn by Miss Lucy T. Aldrich. b) belt, gathered at center and ends. Size 38. label at waist: "Jeanne Lanvin Paris / 15 UNIS-FRANCE 7", stamped: "HIVER 1935-36"; written in ink: "26992"; written on back in ink: "Cabiné" (?).

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  • Title: Harem evening ensemble
  • Creator: Jeanne Lanvin
  • Creator Birth Date: 1867
  • Creator Death Date: 1946
  • Fashion House: Lanvin
  • Date Created: 1935/1936
  • Location Created: Paris, France
  • Physical Dimensions: Center front: 115.6 x 88.9 cm (45 1/2 x 35 in.) Length x Waist
  • Provenance: 1951, Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich to MFA
  • Season: Winter 1935-36
  • Type: Dress
  • Rights: Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. All Rights Reserved.
  • Medium: Silk plain-weave crepe, trimmed with gilded leather
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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