79 - NINA RICCI - Haute couture, circa 1959–60 - Dress and coat ensemble. Jules-François Crahay.

NINA RICCI - Haute couture, circa 1959–60 - Dress and coat ensemble. Jules-François Crahay. Made of blue Abraham silk printed with a dark gray floral pattern along the warp. Loose-fitting coat with wide ⅞-length sleeves. Round neckline. Cross-front closure with a single hook at the collar; deep box pleat at the back. Lined in black silk taffeta. Matching dress with short raglan sleeves and a square neckline. Open back tapering to a point and ending in a bow tied at the small of the back. The silk is gathered into pleats at this point, creating a “false back” effect. Black organza lining with a grosgrain sash at the waist. Nina Ricci label on the coat: 20 Rue des Capucines, Paris. Customs seal under the coat’s armpit. Dimensions: Shoulder width (shoulder to shoulder): 45 cm Bust (armpit to armpit): 62 cm Sleeve length: 50 cm Length at center back: 108 cm Dress: Bust (armpit to armpit): 43 cm Waist (flat measurement): 31 cm Front length: 98 cm A few rare small stains and loose threads throughout. Slight blurring of the pattern toward the armpits on the dress.