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Woman's ensemble
Designed by: Sonia Rykiel (French, 1930–2016)
French
early 1970s
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Wool knit
Dimensions
Center back (sweater): 58.4 cm (23 in.)
Center back (skirt): 81.3 cm (32 in.)
Center back (top): 55.9 cm (22 in.)
Center back (top): 55.9 cm (22 in.)
Center back (skirt): 81.3 cm (32 in.)
Center back (top): 55.9 cm (22 in.)
Center back (top): 55.9 cm (22 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Reva Ostrow
Accession Number2009.2353.1-4
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlue and white striped wool knit sweater with asymmetrical front tie closure.
French blue A-line doubleknit skirt with front and back pleat.
Woman's French blue fine-gauge knit top banded at waist with shawl collar, tie at center front and long sleeves.
Woman's French blue fine-gauge knit top, round neckline and short sleeves.
French blue A-line doubleknit skirt with front and back pleat.
Woman's French blue fine-gauge knit top banded at waist with shawl collar, tie at center front and long sleeves.
Woman's French blue fine-gauge knit top, round neckline and short sleeves.
Signed
Sweater labelled: "Sonia Rykiel Chez Bloomingdales."
Skirt labelled: "Sonia Rykiel Chez Henri Bendel."
Skirt labelled: "Sonia Rykiel Chez Henri Bendel."
ProvenanceBefore 2008, purchased by Ms. Reva Ostrow, New York; gift of Ostrow to the MFA (Accession date: April 22, 2009)
Copyright© Sonia Rykiel