Designer
Karl Lagerfeld (French, born Germany, 1933–2019)French, born Germany, 1933–2019
Design housefor
House of Chanel(French, established 1913)French, established 1913
CultureFrench
Titles
- Cocktail Suit
Date1970–1989
PlaceFrance
MediumSilk velvet, silk and sequins
DimensionsJacket (.A): 20 3/4 × 18 in. (52.7 × 45.7 cm)
Other (.B, shell): 23 × 14 in. (58.4 × 35.6 cm)
Skirt (.C): 28 × 17 in. (71.1 × 43.2 cm)
Other (.B, shell): 23 × 14 in. (58.4 × 35.6 cm)
Skirt (.C): 28 × 17 in. (71.1 × 43.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Thomas J. Gordon
Object number92.537.A-.C
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Label: white thread on black: "Chanel Boutique"
size 36 label
long white breakdown label for style #20170
size 36 label
long white breakdown label for style #20170
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1985–1989
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1960–1969
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1980–1989
Silk chiffon, rayon jersey, acetate satin, gloss seed beads, bugle beads, metallic cup sequins, and faux pearls
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