Author(s):
paul poiret, fashion designer
dufy, raoul (le havre, 03–06–1877 - forcalquier, 23–03–1953), designer
bianchini-férier, fabric manufacturer
other title: "bagatelle" or "longchamp" (title given by the author)
production date: around 1924
dating in century: 20th century
type(s) of object(s): clothing and clothing accessories
name(s): dressing gown
materials and techniques: silk, shaped fabric, crepe (textile)
place(s) of execution/production: paris
description:
long dressing gown in shaped fabric with decoration evoking a racetrack, composed of characters, architecture and roses, stylized in shades of pink, beige and gray, made after a design by raoul dufy, flared shape, long set-in sleeves, crossed in the front, embroidery on the collar, sleeves, and cuffs embroidered with purple crepe, lining in pink crepe. Iconographic description:
ladies and gentlemen at the races, walking or seated in front of a neo-classical pavilion, rider mounted on his horse, in a decoration of large flowers and leaves. Historical commentary:
this dressing gown is made from a brocade fabric by bianchini-férier, the "longchamp" pattern was designed by raoul dufy. Mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: circa 1986
institution: palais galliera, fashion museum of the city of paris
inventory number: 1986. 122. 2. Date: Vers 1924.
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