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Christian Lacroix

Cocktail Dress

Maker

Christian Lacroix (French, 1951), design label
Saks Fifth Avenue (American, 20th century), retailer

Title

Cocktail Dress

Year

1987

Medium

  • Silk matelassé (jacquard woven)

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Silk matelassé (jacquard woven)

Geography

Geographic Reference: Paris

Dimensions

Center back length: 62.2 cm (24 1/2 inches) (without capelet)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

[at center back] Christian Lacroix / Luxe / Paris; [at center back] Saks Fifth Avenue / Made in France; {proper right back] 100% Silk / Made in France

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Mary B. Jackson Fund

Object Number

2015.30

Type

  • Costume

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Christian Lacroix (French, 1951), design label
Saks Fifth Avenue (American, 20th century), retailer
Cocktail Dress, 1987
Silk matelassé (jacquard woven)
Center back length: 62.2 cm (24 1/2 inches) (without capelet)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2015.30

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