Designer
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel(French, 1883–1971)French, 1883–1971
CultureFrench
Titles
- Evening Dress
Datec. 1931
PlaceFrance
MediumSilk chiffon and fabric flowers
DimensionsOverall: 63 × 31 in. (160 × 78.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Textile and Costume Institute
Object number91.1345.A,.B
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition HistoryExhibited in "Fabric of Fashion," at MFAH Sep. 10 - Nov. 6, 1994
Exhibited "Fabulously French: Haute Couture 1897 - 1997", February 23 through April 20, 1997, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Label: black thread on white: "CHANEL"
Auction tag: "IS 9.239/1 Chanel 1930's"
Auction tag: "IS 9.239/1 Chanel 1930's"
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