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Design with Rooster

Léon Bakst, Robinson Silk Company for Clingen and Selig, and others

Design with Rooster

1923

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Design with Rooster

1923

Physical Qualities Silk, 34 x 26 1/2 in. (86.3 x 67.3 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. John W. Garrett
Object Number 1950.82.2a
One of three irregularly shaped pieces of white silk crepe printed with repeating rows of two alternating designs including a stylized floral motif in blue and black and two affronting birds or roosters depicted in turquoise, chartreuse, fushia, orange, and rust: (a): A pattern piece, possibly partial bodice or tunic. The shape includes armholes, shoulder and necklines and there appear to be disassembled seams. All edges are left cut and unbound. (b): A pattern piece for a sleeve with a capped top with remnants of a machine-stitched seam. The fabric is slightly gathered at the top to give room for the shoulder. The remaining three sides are left cut and unbound. (c): A pattern piece for a sleeve with a capped top slightly gathered to create room for the shoulder. At the center of the bottom edge is a 2' high and 1-1/2' wide slit that has been finished with a slip stitch. The remaining sides are left cut and unbound.
Ex. Coll: Evergreen House.
Charles Spencer, Léon Bakst, New York: Rizzoli, 1979, pp. 182-188.
Reference to: Katherine Gibson, 'Textile Designs by Léon Bakst,' Design, Syracuse, 1929, vol. 31.

Designer

Léon Bakst

1865–1923

Russian, 1866-1924
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Manufacturer

Robinson Silk Company for Clingen and Selig

2000–2000

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Manufacturer

United Piece Dye Works

2000–2000

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