Habit à la française [Court Suit]
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Maker
Unknown French
CultureFrench
Titles
- Habit à la française [Court Suit]
Datec. 1780
MediumSilk, silk twill, lace, sequins, pearls, cabochons and faceted glass navettes
DimensionsOther (Coat (as worn)): 44 1/8 × 35 7/16 in. (112 × 90 cm)
Other (Pant): 28 3/4 × 27 3/16 in. (73 × 69 cm)
Other (Vest): 32 5/16 × 29 1/8 in. (82 × 74 cm)
Other (Pant): 28 3/4 × 27 3/16 in. (73 × 69 cm)
Other (Vest): 32 5/16 × 29 1/8 in. (82 × 74 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Director's Accessions Endowment
Object number2022.278
Not on view
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Department
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