Yves Saint Laurent
Ensemble (no. 54707) and Porkpie Hat

Ensemble (no. 54707) and Porkpie Hat
Ensemble (no. 54707) and Porkpie Hat
DesignerFrench, born Algeria, 1936–2008
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Ensemble (no. 54707) and Porkpie Hat
Datec. 1985
PlaceFrance
MediumWool jersey, velour felt, leather, wool felt, and taffeta
DimensionsOther (.A, v-neck top): 22 1/2 × 18 in. (57.2 × 45.7 cm)
Skirt (.B): 23 × 17 1/2 in. (58.4 × 44.5 cm)
Hat (.C): 3 1/2 × 10 × 8 1/2 in. (8.9 × 25.4 × 21.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of an anonymous donor
Object number97.529.A-.C
Not on view

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ProvenancePrivate collection; given to MFAH, 1997.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited in "Haute Hats," at MFAH June 30, 2002 - September 8, 2002
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Labels: Hat - "Made in France / Yves Saint Laurent / Paris" top - "Yves Saint Laurent / Paris"

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