Afternoon suit

Design House House of Paquin French
 Designer Jeanne Paquin French

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This dress highlights Paquin's technique to create interesting light and textural effects. Four kinds of decorative materials- box-pleated ruching, silk-wound beads, point d'esprit and patterned net lace - each with its own reflective textural quality, are combined on the bodice towards this end. The ruching contributes light and shadow, whereas the silk-wound beads, attached only at one end for maximum protrusion, add a contrasting shape and a glittering effect. The lace and point d'esprit add further textural elements.

Afternoon suit, House of Paquin (French, 1891–1956), silk, wool, French

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Afternoon suit, House of Paquin (French, 1891–1956), silk, wool, French
Afternoon suit, House of Paquin (French, 1891–1956), silk, wool, French
Afternoon suit, House of Paquin (French, 1891–1956), silk, wool, French

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