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Woman's suit
Designed by: Valentino Garavani (known as Valentino) (Italian, born in 1932)
For: House of Valentino (Italian, founded 1960)
For: House of Valentino (Italian, founded 1960)
Italian
1990s
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave; artificial flowers
Dimensions
Center back (jacket): 50.8 cm (20 in.)
Center back (skirt): 52.1 cm (20 1/2 in.)
Center back (skirt): 52.1 cm (20 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number2007.576.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPurple linen short sleeve jacket with faux button holes, center front metal zipper, and three artificial violet flower posies along lapel. Labeled: 4. White linen knee length pencil skirt with side slit. Labeled: "Valentino/ Night/ Made in Italy/ 4".
ProvenancePurchased by donor in the 1990s; Gift to MFA June 27, 2007