About this work
This Tabard repeats a geometric pattern that anticipates the design of the Chrysler building completed in 1928. A mosaic of silver beads over midnight blue sequins evoke the upwards movement of the skyscraper, reflecting the era’s obsession with constructed symbols of industrial progress.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(France)
Accession Number
1565-D5
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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