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Preparatory or design drawing for a woman's woven silk skirt
For: Champagne & Rougier
French
1850–55
Medium/Technique
Pencil on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: 10 7/16 x 9 7/16 in. (26.5 x 24 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Elizabeth Ann Coleman
Accession Number2007.958
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionPencil drawing showing a silk woven à la disposition for a woman's skirt, as it would appear made up; the design is of floral garlands, which increase in scale toward the hem. Pencil notations referring to colors (numbers of threads?) and other notes about design. Numbered in upper left: 9707 and lower right: 109 (?)
ProvenanceWith private dealer in Lyon, France; purchased by donor prior to 2007; gift to MFA (Accession date: December 12, 2007)