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François Ducharne

Apparel Fabric

Maker

François Ducharne (French, 1920-present), manufacturer

Title

Apparel Fabric

Year

ca. 1938

Medium

  • silk,
  • crepe yarn; satin weave,
  • roller printed

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Silk,
  • crepe yarn; satin weave,
  • roller printed

Materials

silk, crepe

Geography

Place Made: France

Dimensions

Length: 554.4 cm (218 1/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: Retailer's tag: Maginnis & Thomas (A silk specialty store)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Beatrice Murray Willis

Object Number

2006.25.8

Type

  • Textiles

Publications

  • Books

Cocktail Culture: Ritual and Invention in American Fashion 1920 - 1980

Exhibition History

Cocktail Culture
Ritual and Invention in American Fashion, 1920-1980
Apr 15, 2011 – Jul 31, 2011

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François Ducharne (French, 1920-present), manufacturer
Apparel Fabric, ca. 1938
Silk, crepe yarn; satin weave, roller printed
Length: 554.4 cm (218 1/4 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Beatrice Murray Willis 2006.25.8

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