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Maison Martin Margiela

Semi Couture Bodice

Maker

Maison Martin Margiela (Belgian, established 1988)

Title

Semi Couture Bodice

Year

1997

Medium

  • Linen plain weave with cotton lining

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Linen plain weave with cotton lining

Dimensions

Center back length: 68.6 cm (27 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

[stamped on exterior] 42 / Semi Couture / Paris / Brevette S.G.E.G. / 35059
[blank cotton tag sewn to interior, bottom center]
[interior, side] Made in Italy / [size] 40

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Mary B. Jackson Fund

Object Number

2016.56.1

Type

  • Costume

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

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Maison Martin Margiela (Belgian, established 1988)
Semi Couture Bodice, 1997
Linen plain weave with cotton lining
Center back length: 68.6 cm (27 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2016.56.1

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