“Papillon noir” (Black Butterfly)
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.Artwork Details
- 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
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