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Length of furnishing fabric: Exotic Birds and Foliage
Designed by: Jules Leleu (French, 1883–1961)
Designed by: Madeleine Lagrange (French)
For: Bianchini-Férier (French, founded 1888)
Designed by: Madeleine Lagrange (French)
For: Bianchini-Férier (French, founded 1888)
French
1941
Object Place: Lyon, France
Medium/Technique
Jacquard-woven silk
Dimensions
Overall: 294.6 x 131.4cm (116 x 51 3/4in.)
Credit Line
Elizabeth Marie Paramino Fund in memory of John F. Paramino, Boston Sculptor, Textile Income Purchase Fund, Jane Marsland and Judith A. Marsland Fund, Frank M. and Mary T. B. Ferrin Fund, Alice M. Bartlett Fund, and Alice J. Morse Fund
Accession Number2002.11
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionJacquard woven silk with ten rows of powder blue birds among large leaves and flowers, possibly lupins. Made for the ocean liner Maréchal Pétain (subsequently renamed Marseillaise).
ProvenanceBianchini-Ferier Collection; Francesa Galloway, London; Purchased by the MFA January 23, 2002