Evening dress by Lanvin, Paris

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Evening dress by Lanvin, Paris
Evening dress by Lanvin, Paris
Artist/Maker (French, 1879 – 1962)
Date1941
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 14 5/8 × 8 5/8 in. (37.1 × 21.9 cm) Sheet: 15 3/4 × 10 1/4 in. (40 × 26 cm) Mat: 20 × 14 in. (50.8 × 35.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Thomas J. Wilson and Jill M. Garling, P2016
Object number2020.9.2
On view
DescriptionDepicts a model wearing an evening dress designed by Jeanne Lanvin standing next to an Old Master painting.

Additional Details

Alternate Titles Woman in elegant gown with Old Master painting
Provenance 2020: Hamilton College (Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art), by gift of Thomas J. Wilson and Jill M. Garling.
Markings Stamp: "Priere de mentionner: / PHOTO LAURE ALBIN GUILLOT" on verso at center in purple ink.
Inscribed "LAB 65 (5)" on verso at top left corner in pencil.
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Medium: Vintage Fresson print
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