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Group Shot: 2007.1137.1-2
Woman's ensemble (jacket and dress)
Group Shot: 2007.1137.1-2

Woman's ensemble (jacket and dress)

Pierre Balmain (French, 1914–1982)
1960–65
Medium/TechniqueJacket: Linen plain weave, silk cord, plastic buttons; silk plain weave lining. Dress: Linen plain weave, silk cord, plastic buttons; silk satin lining, metal zipper.
DimensionsJacket center back: 53.3 cm (21 in.) Dress center back: 99.1 cm (39 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. James M. Gavin
Accession number2007.1137.1-2
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ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenancePurchased by the donor, Jean Gavin, from Pierre Balmain between 1961-1962; Gift to MFA (Accession Date: January 23, 2008)