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Ballet costume from "La Boutique Fantasque"

Costumes
Inventory number
2022.1.13.16.CO.SC.1919.FR
Description
Blue silk cossack jacket adorned with scrolling black appliques on the sleeves and the front, cartridge holders, bordered with golden cord. Based on a sketch by André DERAIN for Serge DIAGHILEV's Ballets Russes ballet "La Boutique Fantasque", also known as "The Magic Toyshop" or "The Fantastic Toyshop".
 
Materials
Silk
Cord
Gold thread
Origin
1919 Paris, France
Exhibition History
• 2022.02.17–2022.02.19. ‘Russia: Her Style & Soul. From Alexandre Vassiliev foundation collection.’ Concrete, Alserkal Avenue, Expo 2020, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.