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Jacket
Designed by: Yves Saint Laurent (French (born in Algeria), 1936–2008)
1979
Dimensions
Center back: 45.7 cm (18 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Cathy Newman
Accession Number2012.1061
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionBlack cropped collarless jacket with shiny black buttons down center front. Sleeves are black and body is royal blue with white and black swirling decals sewn on. Black ribbon trim along neckline, jacket opening, and bottom hem.
Interior labels: "YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE MADE IN FRANCE PARIS" "38"
Interior labels: "YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE MADE IN FRANCE PARIS" "38"
Provenance1979, sold by Sakowitz, Houston, TX to Cathy Newman, Washington DC; 2012, gift of Newman to the MFA. (Accession date: December 12, 2012)