Les fruits, 1985.173.4, Raoul Dufy, Vers 1924

Author(s): attributed to paul poiret, fashion designer dufy, raoul (le havre, 03–06–1877 - forcalquier, 23–03–1953), designer bianchini-férier, trader-manufacturer production date: around 1924 dating in century: 20th century type(s) of object(s): clothing and clothing accessories name(s): dressing gown, coat materials and techniques: silk, twill (weave), shaped fabric description: fitted dressing gown in sand silk twill with blue-purple patterns, shawl collar, long sleeves, crossed at the waist and gathered. Removable belt sewn in the back. Iconographic description: fruits, flowers and ears of wheat. Historical commentary: this dressing gown is made from a brocatelle fabric by bianchini-férier, the "fruits" pattern was designed by raoul dufy. Acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: blanchard, paul (madame) date of acquisition: after 01–08–1985 institution: palais galliera, fashion museum of the city of paris inventory number: 1985. 173. 4. Date: Vers 1924.