Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture, circa 1935

Veste portée par Jeanne Lanvin lors de ses séances de travail et offerte à l'une de ses premières d’atelier.

The orangey-red satin is flecked with gold overall. The jacket has been heavily used and the front panels appear soiled and have small splits centre front waist area. There are perspiration stains at the underarms,. The collar has faded and it is worn at the upper edges. The quilted satin lining is clean and generally good in comparison. Cuffs have small darned repairs at the edges. Fair condition only b. 97cm, 38in
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