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Coat
Designed by: Christian Lacroix Couture (French, founded 1987)
French
1980s - 1990s
Medium/Technique
Wool
Dimensions
Center back: 88.9 cm (35 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mary Tavener Holmes
Accession Number2013.851
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWool coat. Green and purple plaid with yellow stripes. Gold Rococo style buttons with green gem at center. Three buttons on each sleeve. Two rows of three buttons each down front to create double breasted effect. One button closure at center front. One pocket on each side with crown-shaped flap closure. Velvet decals of clubs, star and sun sewn onto back in red, yellow and black.
Signed
"CHRISTIAN LACROIX" label at center back neckline and dry cleaning instructions. "38"L
ProvenanceEarly 1990s, sold by the Grace Jones Shop, Salado, TX to Mary Tavener Holmes, New York, NY; 2013, gift of Holmes to the MFA. (Accession date: June 27, 2013)