Gianfranco Ferre
Suit

DesignerItalian, 1944–2007
RetailerFrench, established 1947
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Suit
Date1994
PlaceParis, France
MediumWool crepe, acetate, and plastic
Dimensions.A, Jacket: 35 1/2 × 18 in. (90.2 × 45.7 cm)
.B, Skirt: 22 × 15 in. (55.9 × 38.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of the collection of Baroness Sandra di Portanova from her loving brother
Object number2000.522.A,.B
Non exposé

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ProvenanceCollection of Sandra di Portanova, baroness; given to MFAH, 2000.

Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Back of buttons are embossed with "Dior, Paris, 1994"
Label: "Paris / Christian Dior / Boutique / 62586"

Label: "Paris / Christian Dior / Boutique / 46186 / Made in France / Fabriqué en France / Collection H1H / Style/Modèle 2701520 / Size/Taille 44 / Color/Coloris 110 / Fabric 514 / Composition/Composition / 100% laine / %wool / Lining/Doublure / 55% acetate / 45% cupro / Dry clean only / nettoyer a sec seulement"

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