Designer
Yves Saint Laurent(French, born Algeria, 1936–2008)French, born Algeria, 1936–2008
CultureFrench
Titles
- Ball Gown (no. 56445)
Date1987
PlaceFrance
MediumSilk chiffon
DimensionsDress (.A): 47 × 20 in. (119.4 × 50.8 cm)
Other (.B, printed stole): 42 × 104in. (106.7 × 264.2cm)
Other (.C, stole): 44 × 104in. (111.8 × 264.2cm)
Other (.D, slip): 34 × 22 1/2in. (86.4 × 57.2cm)
Other (.B, printed stole): 42 × 104in. (106.7 × 264.2cm)
Other (.C, stole): 44 × 104in. (111.8 × 264.2cm)
Other (.D, slip): 34 × 22 1/2in. (86.4 × 57.2cm)
Credit LineGift of an anonymous donor
Object number97.507.A-.D
Non exposé
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Department
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