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House of Chanel

Day suit,

Maker

  • House of Chanel
  • Coco Chanel

Title

Day suit

Medium

wool, silk, cotton, lurex

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • wool,
  • linen,
  • Lurex™; twill weave,
  • plain weave,
  • knit trim

Techniques

  • wool,
  • linen,
  • Lurex™; twill weave,
  • plain weave,
  • knit trim

Dimensions

102.9 cm (40 1/2 inches) (center back length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: "Chanel"

Type

  • Costume

Credit

Transfer from The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology, Gift of Mrs. Samuel M .V. Hamilton

Object Number

2004.63.5A

Day suit

Label: "Chanel"

Coco Chanel

Women's Suit
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