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Jean Louis (Berthault)
Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Jacket)circa 1950

Not on view
Iridescent sage-green taffeta two-piece ensemble — fitted beaded jacket with peplum waist and full pleated skirt — displayed on a hanger
Iridescent green taffeta evening gown on a clear hanger, featuring thin straps, a structured gathered bodice with a small cutout detail, and a full-length pleated skirt with visible fabric sheen.

Jean Louis (Berthault), Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Jacket), circa 1950, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Heloise Jacqua, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Jean Louis (Berthault)
France, Paris, active United States, 1907-1997
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Jacket)
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
circa 1950
Medium
Dress: Silk plain weave (taffeta), silk embroidery, glass beads. Jacket: Silk plain weave (taffeta).
Dimensions
Center back length (Dress): 41 1/2 in. (105.41 cm) Center back length (Jacket): 22 in. (55.88 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Heloise Jacqua
Accession Number
M.87.91a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles