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Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo
Woman's Ensemble (Dress, Jacket, and Belt)circa 1927

Not on view
Fashion ensemble on a white mannequin: teal and gold geometric patterned cocoon coat with velvet borders over a sage green pleated gown
Textile ensemble displayed on a mannequin: a wide-sleeved tunic in teal velvet with dense geometric and lattice patterning in gold and muted tones, worn over a pleated sage-green skirt with finely crinkled texture falling to the floor.
Loose tunic-style garment displayed on a mannequin, deep teal velvet with dense gold stenciled geometric and medallion patterns, deep V-neckline, wide three-quarter sleeves, with dark indigo velvet at the lower hem.

Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo, Fortuny, Inc., Woman's Ensemble (Dress, Jacket, and Belt), circa 1927, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Marilyn Brant Stuart and Jane Mann Ward, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA, by Jonathan Urban

Designer
Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo
Spain, active Italy, 1871-1949
Design House
Fortuny, Inc.
Italy, Venice, founded 1907
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Dress, Jacket, and Belt)
Place Made
Italy
Date Made
circa 1927
Medium
a) Dress: Silk twill, pleated, with silk cord and glass beads b) Jacket: Silk velvet, printed and embossed c) Belt: Silk velvet, printed and embossed
Dimensions
a) Dress: Center back length: 48 1/4 in. (122.55 cm); b) Jacket: Center back length: 25 in. (63.5 cm); c) Belt: 33 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 3/4 in.
Credit Line
Gift of Marilyn Brant Stuart and Jane Mann Ward
Accession Number
M.86.409a-c
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Balducci, Beatrice. Il Punto Tavarnelle, o il Lavoro sul Foglio: Storia, Memoria e Tecnica. Firenze: Edizioni Polistampa, 2025.

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