Jacques Griffe
Ensemble

DesignerFrench, born 1917
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Ensemble
Date1955–1959
PlaceFrance
MediumSilk
DimensionsOverall: 42 in. (106.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Linda Finger
Object number2002.55.A-.C
Not on view

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ProvenanceLinda Finger, Houston; given to MFAH, 2002.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Label on the side seam of the dress (B) "(thumbprint) JACQUES GRIFFE / PARIS / MADE IN FRANCE"

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.A & .B
Marc Bohan
1990–1995
Wool gabardine, silk charmeuse, silk velvet, silk chiffon, silk taffeta, and metal
99.620.A,.B,.C
Ensemble
Karl Lagerfeld
c. 1983
Silk chiffon, tulle, synthetic embroidery thread, and metal zipper
2000.499.A,.B
Ensemble
Bud Kilpatrick
c. 1955
Polyester chiffon, china silk, and synthetic satin
99.289.A-.C
Dress
James Galanos
c. 1992
Plain weave wool, felt wool, silk, satin, satin ribbon, metal, and plastic
2000.494
Suit
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel
1960–1965
Wool bouclée, silk chiffon, silk thread, and metal
96.701.A-.C
Ensemble
Yves Saint Laurent
1982–1983
Silk wool poly-blend, leather, silk, metal, and plastic
99.613.A-.G
Ensemble (no. 28136)
Karl Lagerfeld
1985–1989
Velvet, silk chiffon, silk satin, beads, sequins, and plastic
98.650.A-.D
Ensemble (no. 35280)
Yves Saint Laurent
1970–1975
Silk, leather, plastic, and metal zipper
99.627.A-.C
Dress
Valentino
1998
Silk velvet, silk chiffon, embroidery, silk organza, and lace feathers
2000.527
Ensemble
Marc Bohan
c. 1987
Acetate, rayon, and metal
2002.53.A-.C
Evening Dress
George Peter Stavropoulos
1965–1975
Silk chiffon, silk charmeuse, satin ribbon, silk organza rhinestones, and metal
2000.496
image from accession file
Philippe Venet
1970–1979
Silk chiffon, paillettes, rhinestones, silver sequins, white, gold, bronze bugle beads, gold seed beads, and metallic gold thread
99.614.A,.B