Fashion photograph, The Givenchy-Israel Collection, State of Israel Bonds
Object id:
L.14473 Fashion description removed from back of print: "This majestic evening ensemble was designed by Hubert de Givenchy for the Givenchy-Israel Collection. It is in heavy black silk, richly embroidered gold on gold, with soft kid sleeveless overblouse. The French Ministry of Fine Arts granted special permission for it to be photographed in the Louvre Museum. In the background, a priceless Louis XIV wardrobe signed in 1680 by the renowned Andre Charles Boulle, considered in his day "the most able in his trade." Photo by Ginsbourger." B & W print.
Date:
1960
Source:
Kaplan, Samuel and Mona
Creator:
Ginsbourger
Rights:
Jewish Museum & Archives of BC 












