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“Papillon noir” (Black Butterfly)

Design House House of Lanvin French
Designer Jeanne Lanvin French
fall/winter 1927-28
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: “Papillon noir” (Black Butterfly)
  • Design House: House of Lanvin (French, founded 1889)
  • Designer: Jeanne Lanvin (French, 1867–1946)
  • Date: fall/winter 1927-28
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: silk
  • Credit Line: Promised Gift of Sandy Schreier
  • Object Number: L.2019.43.33a, b
  • Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute