Designer
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French, 1883–1971)French, 1883–1971
Artistfor
House of Chanel (French, established 1913)French, established 1913
CultureFrench
Titles
- "Chanel" Suit
Date1970–1971
PlaceParis, , France
MediumTweed, wool jersey, silk, satin, metal, and plastic
Dimensions.A, Jacket: 25 1/2 × 24 1/2 in. (64.8 × 62.2 cm)
.B, Blouse: 21 1/2 × 16 1/2 in. (54.6 × 41.9 cm)
.C, Skirt: 23 × 20 1/2 in. (58.4 × 52.1 cm)
.B, Blouse: 21 1/2 × 16 1/2 in. (54.6 × 41.9 cm)
.C, Skirt: 23 × 20 1/2 in. (58.4 × 52.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Lynn Wyatt
Object number99.618.A-.C
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
There is a label at the neck of the jacket: "CHANEL"
There is a label at the side of the jacket: "Sakowitz / Houston".
There is a label at the side of the jacket: "Sakowitz / Houston".
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