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Pierre Balmain
Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Coat)circa 1960

Not on view
Cream silk coat and dress ensemble on a hanger, A-line silhouette with gold and crystal beaded lapels and cuffs, against a gray background
Short cream satin cocktail dress on a hanger, with cap sleeves and a wide empire waist accented by a small bow; bodice embellished with gold sequins and beaded floral motifs; A-line skirt below.

Pierre Balmain, Balmain, Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Coat), circa 1960, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Joan Benny, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Pierre Balmain
France, 1914-1982
Design House
Balmain
France, Paris, founded 1945
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Coat)
Place Made
France
Date Made
circa 1960
Medium
Silk plain weave with plastic sequins, plastic beads, and crystals.
Dimensions
Center back length (Dress): 30 7/8 in. (78.42 cm) Center back length (Coat): 37 7/8 in. (96.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Joan Benny
Accession Number
AC1994.218.1.1-.2
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles