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Dress
Attributed to: Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French, 1883–1971)
French (Paris)
about 1926
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Silk velvet embroidered with metallic thread, glass beads and paillettes
Dimensions
98.42 cm (38 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. James M. O'Neil in memory of her grandmother, Mary Ruby
Accession Number1989.816
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDress. Greenish ivory panné silk velvet with large floral motifs embroidered in bugle beading in shades of white and pink; green and white paillettes, gold metallic thread and gilded glass beads (color of beads comes from color of thread they are sewn with). Scalloped hem. Condition: Good; some beads missing; a few small holes. Designer: Chanel (no label).
CopyrightReproduced with permission.