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John French
V&A - John French - Soft Helmets - Limited Edition

1963

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V&A - John French - Soft Helmets - Limited Edition Pattie Boyd and Celia Hammond modelling feathered capsule hats, John French (1907-66), London, 1960s © Victoria and Albert Museum, London Exquisite limited edition silver gelatine fibre print - limited to 100 only - authorised exclusively by the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, England. Oversize 40 x 40 " inches / 101 x 101 cm paper size. Keywords 1960's ladies fashion Victoria and Albert museum hat hats helmets London models V&A certified style glamour sophisticated sophistication black and white darkroom fun funny comical cool space age
  • Creator:
    John French (1907 - 1966, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1963
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Federica1stDibs: LU38134685712
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