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Mainbocher, Inc., manufacturer

Belt, ca. 1942

Description

Maker

  • Mainbocher, Inc., 1890 - 1976, American, manufacturer
  • Main Rousseau Bocher, 1890 - 1976, American, designer

Title

Belt

Year

ca. 1942

Medium

Silk, crepe yarn, beads, sequins; plain weave, embroidered

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • sequins,
  • crepe,
  • silk

Techniques

  • plain weave,
  • embroidery,
  • embroidering,
  • embroidered

Dimensions

Length: 71.1 cm (28 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Mainbocher, Inc.

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume Accessories

Credit

Gift of Mr. Rodman A. Heeren

Object Number

62.017.31A

Projects & Publications

Publications

Cocktail Culture

Ritual and Invention in American Fashion 1920 - 1980

Related

Mainbocher, Inc., designe house

Black and gold beaded belt with bows, ca. 1942

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