A n evnening jacket of taupe chiffon velvet | Christie's

Sale 6908

Costume and Textiles

London, South Kensington

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11 July 1995

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Lot 175

A n evnening jacket of taupe chiffon velvet

Price realised

GBP 281

Estimate

GBP 100 - GBP 200

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A n evnening jacket of taupe chiffon velvet
woven with japonaiserie motifs and trimmed with silk fringes, 1920s, the velvet reminiscent of Becker Fils fabrics
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