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House of Chanel

Day suit

Maker

House of Chanel (French, established 1913), design house
Coco Chanel (French, 1883-1971), designer

Title

Day suit

Year

ca. 1964

Medium

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

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

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

Materials

wool, silk, cotton, lurex

Dimensions

59 cm (23 1/4 inches) (center back length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: "Chanel"

Credit / Object Number

Credit

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

Object Number

2004.63.5B

Type

  • Costume

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Coco Chanel

Women's Suit

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House of Chanel (French, established 1913), design house
Coco Chanel (French, 1883-1971), designer
Day suit, ca. 1964
Wool, linen, Lurex™; twill weave, plain weave, knit trim
59 cm (23 1/4 inches) (center back length)
Transfer from The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology, Gift of Mrs. Samuel M .V. Hamilton 2004.63.5B

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