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Evening ensemble in cream and tan wool with lace blouse

Main Bocher1964

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York
New York, NY, United States

A: Tan cashmere twill skirt; slightly flared and gathered to waistband at natural waist; full-length; proper left side zipper closure; tan China silk lining. B: Cream cashmere twill jacket; semi-fitted, single-breasted; hip-length; high rolled square collar; bracelet-length sleeves; mock epaulets; horizontal seam across bust; flap pockets at front hips; four oversized mother of pearl button closures; cream silk lining. C: Blouse of cream cordonnet machine-lace over cream satin-back crepe; fitted shell, tucked into skirt; jewel neckline; sleeveless; godets at hem; full length center back zipper closure. Labels, A and C: Mainbocher / Inc. Worn by Barbara "Babe" Paley (Mrs. William S. Paley) on October 21, 1964, for the film premiere of the musical "My Fair Lady."

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  • Title: Evening ensemble in cream and tan wool with lace blouse
  • Creator: Main Rousseau Bocher
  • Creator Birth Date: 1891
  • Creator Death Date: 1976
  • Date Created: 1964
  • Location Created: United States
  • Provenance: Worn by Barbara "Babe" Paley (Mrs. William S. Paley) on October 21, 1964, for the film premiere of the musical "My Fair Lady."
  • Subject Keywords: My fair lady (Motion picture)
  • Type: Jacket (garment), Skirt (garment), Blouse (main garment), Evening ensemble
  • Medium: Lace, Twill, Cashmere (wool), China silk, Crepe (textile), Mother of pearl
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Mainbocher
Museum of the City of New York

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