Suit in unbleached shantung silk faille – (Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre) Previous Next


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Date: 1951

Museum: Museum of the City of New York (New York, United States)

Technique: Textile

Suit comprising jacket and skirt in unbleached shantung silk faille. A: Jacket, fitted to natural waist, flared from waist to hem; princess-style; double-breasted; hip-length; notched black velvet collar, unbleached faille lapels, V-neckline; 3/4-length sleeves; three pairs of mother of pearl button closures; ivory China silk lining. B: Straight, below-knee length skirt; waistband at natural waist; proper left side zipper; ivory China silk lining. Label, A: Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V.

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