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Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
Costume for Ganna Walska as Mimi in 'La Bohème'; Woman's Coat1926

Not on view
Historical women's costume on a white mannequin: deep crimson dress with voluminous sleeves, vertical black satin stripes, gold brocade center panel, and wide-brimmed straw bonnet

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), Lanvin, Costume for Ganna Walska as Mimi in 'La Bohème'; Woman's Coat, 1926, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Rita and Ross Barrett, Costume Council Fund, and gift of Anna Bing Arnold, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
Russia, active France and United States, 1892-1990
Design House
Lanvin
France, Paris, founded 1889
Title
Costume for Ganna Walska as Mimi in 'La Bohème'; Woman's Coat
Place Made
France, Paris
Date Made
1926
Medium
Velveteen, silk ribbon trim, lace
Dimensions
Center back length: 54 1/2 in. (138.43 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Rita and Ross Barrett, Costume Council Fund, and gift of Anna Bing Arnold
Accession Number
M.87.80.30
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Copyright
© Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) Estate / Artists Rights Society (ARS) New York