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Jean Dessès
Woman's SuitFall/Winter 1952-1953

Not on view
Heather gray wool coat on invisible form, asymmetrical double-breasted front with small dark buttons, fitted waist, and full A-line skirt to mid-calf
Tailored wool suit in heathered gray, photographed from the back; fitted jacket with center seam, notched collar, and three-button cuffs, paired with an A-line midi skirt.
Close-up detail of a tailored wool jacket in gray herringbone tweed, showing a folded lapel with three domed silver buttons, photographed against a red background.
Close-up detail of a dark gray wool jacket, showing a high collar, asymmetric front placket with a row of small dark buttons, and fitted tailoring.
Designer
Jean Dessès
France, 1904-1970
Design House
Jean Dessès
France, Paris, founded 1937
Title
Woman's Suit
Place Made
France
Date Made
Fall/Winter 1952-1953
Medium
Jacket and skirt: wool twill Slip: silk taffeta
Dimensions
Length (a) jacket overall): 48 1/2 in. (123.19 cm) Center back length (b) skirt): 29 in. (73.66 cm) Center back length (c) slip): 25 7/8 in. (65.72 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Fay Hammond
Accession Number
M.67.46.2a-c
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles