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Lachasse
Woman's Suit (Jacket and Skirt)1954

Not on view
Women's two-piece slate gray wool suit displayed on a hanger, consisting of a fitted peplum jacket with scalloped lapels and four pale buttons, and a straight knee-length skirt
Tailored wool suit jacket in medium gray, displayed on a form, featuring a pronounced nipped waist, rounded peplum hip panels, shawl collar, and four large sage-green buttons; dark gloves and a printed scarf visible at edges.
Gray wool suit displayed on a headless dress form, consisting of a fitted jacket with pronounced seamed shaping, four gold buttons, notched lapels, and flap pockets, paired with a straight skirt, against a neutral gray background.

Lachasse, Woman's Suit (Jacket and Skirt), 1954, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Harry Lenart, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Design House
Lachasse
England, London, 1928 - 2006
Title
Woman's Suit (Jacket and Skirt)
Place Made
England, London
Date Made
1954
Medium
Wool plain weave
Dimensions
Center back length (Jacket): 24 3/4 in. (62.87 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 30 5/8 in. (77.79 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Harry Lenart
Accession Number
M.86.396.2a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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