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Woman's "chubby" jacket

Designed by: Yves Saint Laurent (French (born in Algeria), 1936–2008)
Designed for: YSL Rive Gauche
French
early 1970s
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique Marabou feathers (white turkey downy feathers, dyed blue); silk plain weave
Dimensions Center back: 78.7 cm (31 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Cherie Acierno in honor of Carol Weitzner
Accession Number2010.298
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlue maribou feather "chubby" jacket with wide shoulders and center front opening with no closures. Lined in blue silk with one interior label: "Made in France/Saint Laurent/Rive Gauche/Paris."
ProvenanceCarol R. Weitzner, New York City; by inheritance to her daughter, Cherie Acierno, New York City; gift of Acierno to the MFA (Accession date: April 14, 2010)