Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel
Cocktail Ensemble

Cocktail Ensemble
Cocktail Ensemble
DesignerFrench, 1883–1971
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Cocktail Ensemble
Datec. 1963
PlaceFrance
MediumAngora, lurex brocade, silk, and metal
DimensionsDress (.A): 37 1/2 × 21 in. (95.3 × 53.3 cm)
Jacket (.B): 25 × 19 in. (63.5 × 48.3 cm)
Other (.C, hairbow): 3 × 9 in. (7.6 × 22.9 cm)
Other (.D, belt): 57 × 3/4 in. (144.8 × 1.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Lynn Wyatt
Object number93.3.A-.D
Not on view

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ProvenanceLynn Wyatt, Houston; given to MFAH, 1993.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited "Fabulously French: Haute Couture 1897 - 1997" February 23 through April 20, 1997", The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: .A & .B labeled with black thread on white fabric label: "CHANEL"
long white breakdown label for style #33392

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