Jules-François Crahay
Evening Dress (no. 33128)

RetailerFrench, established 1889
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Evening Dress (no. 33128)
Datec. 1968
PlaceParis, France
MediumAcetate, nylon, and metal
DimensionsOverall: 55 1/2 × 24in. (141 × 61cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. P.F. Graves, Jr.
Object number99.635
Non exposé

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ProvenanceMrs. P. F. Graves, Jr.; given to MFAH, 1999.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
The following labels are in the interior of the dress, at the collar: "Made in France / Lanvin / Boutique / Paris"
"Viv / Neiman Marcus / Made in France"
"Made in France / style 33128 / size 8 / color multicolour / acetate 59% / nylon 41% / lining Rayon 100%"

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