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Woman's mini-pants
Designed by: André Courrèges (French, born in 1923)
French
Spring/Summer 1968
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave with machine-embroidered appliqué and cut work
Dimensions
Other (Center back): 22.9 cm (9 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Elizabeth Lea
Accession Number2001.453
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
Description"See-through" blue mini-pants with modesty panel in center front and back, embroidered flower cut-outs at sides, finished with small cuffs at thigh. Label: "Courrèges Paris." Pants were originally white, but later overdyed blue by donor; also originally part of 2-piece ensemble.
ProvenancePurchased at Courrèges boutique, Paris by Elizabeth Lea, 1968; Gift to the MFA, 2001