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Woman's ensemble in three parts (tunic, pants, belt)
Designed by: Jacques Tiffeau (French (worked in America), 1927–1988)
American
1960s
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Wool, machine knit; synthetic (rayon?) plain weave; plastic zipper
Dimensions
Tunic: Center back: 73 cm (28 3/4 in.)
Pants: Length: 94.3 cm (37 1/8 in.)
Belt: Length: 222.9 cm (87 3/4 in.)
Pants: Length: 94.3 cm (37 1/8 in.)
Belt: Length: 222.9 cm (87 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2010.695.1-3
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong sleeved knit tunic top in geometric pattern of purple and white overlapping circles with crew neck and zipper at center back. Lined in purple synthetic plain weave. Labelled at back neck: "Jacques Tiffau"
Wool knit pants in pattern of purple and white overlapping circles with rise at natural waist, front fly with zipper and bar closure at waistband. Lined in purple synthetic plain weave.
Purple suede belt with goldtone grommets at each end suspending long suede fringe of the same purple suede.
Wool knit pants in pattern of purple and white overlapping circles with rise at natural waist, front fly with zipper and bar closure at waistband. Lined in purple synthetic plain weave.
Purple suede belt with goldtone grommets at each end suspending long suede fringe of the same purple suede.
ProvenanceBefore 2010, purchased by Jean S. Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2010, gift of Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: September 22, 2010)