Ensemble
Designer
Louiseboulanger
(1878 - 1950)
1929
Silk crepe de chine
Gift of Muriel King
Object number71.268.10
A slender body type became the ideal for women during the 1920s. Loosely-fitted clothing, such as this ensemble by Louiseboulanger, de-emphasized the wearer’s curves. Although women’s wear from this era is sometimes described as “androgynous,” these styles also expressed the desire to look youthful and modern.
DescriptionDay set with 3/4 length coat over ankle length dress, in brown jasper / salt and pepper silk crepe de chine printed in pale blue / grey with diagonally placed irregular windowpane check; long sleeve chemise with inset low cowl stylized with drawstring, shaped with angled horizontal seams, and knife pleated hem band; straight-line coat with tie collar, long straight sleeves, horizontal scalloped seams; short additional piece for sash or bow tieCollections
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