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Sophie Gimbel

Bodice

Description

Maker

Sophie Gimbel (American, 1898 - 1981), designer
Saks Fifth Avenue (American, 20th century), retailer

Title

Bodice

Year

1955

Medium

  • Cotton leno weave with needle-lace insertions

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Cotton leno weave with needle-lace insertions

Materials

cotton

Dimensions

57.2 cm (22 1/2 inches) (center back length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: Salon Moderne Saks Fifth Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. William C. Ford, Mrs. John F. Ball and Mrs. William Leatherman, The Elizabeth Parke Firestone Collection

Object Number

1992.067.5A

Type

  • Costume

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Sophie Gimbel (American, 1898 - 1981), designer
Saks Fifth Avenue (American, 20th century), retailer
Bodice, 1955
Cotton leno weave with needle-lace insertions
57.2 cm (22 1/2 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Mrs. William C. Ford, Mrs. John F. Ball and Mrs. William Leatherman, The Elizabeth Parke Firestone Collection 1992.067.5A

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