Designer
Jacques Griffe(French, born 1917)French, born 1917
CultureFrench
Titles
- Ensemble
Date1955–1959
PlaceFrance
MediumSilk
DimensionsOverall: 42 in. (106.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Linda Finger
Object number2002.55.A-.C
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Label on the side seam of the dress (B) "(thumbprint) JACQUES GRIFFE / PARIS / MADE IN FRANCE"
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1982–1983
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99.613.A-.G
Karl Lagerfeld
1985–1989
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1965–1975
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2000.496
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1970–1979
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