Limoges Haute Vienne Liberated Woman 1965

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Limoges Haute Vienne Liberated Woman 1965

Emancipated Brigette in mini-skirt by artist Fr Ganeau. This genuine Limoges Haute Vienne decorative plate was made in 1979 as a tribute to the Equal Rights Amendment that finally passed in 1972. Women have fought for equal rights since 1923!

The six page booklet that comes with it goes through the history of the woman’s movement and its famous fashion designers…and proudly announces the final emancipation of females in the United States. Well…apparently they thought it was settled.

The 3-page article states Courreges was the designer of Brigitte’s outfit you see on the plate. The mini-skirt, designed by Mary Quant, first appeared on the scene in the early 1960s. On the back cover is a sketch of another ‘fully coordinated ensemble” from the Courreges’ 1965 collection. It also mentions a Pierre Cardin ‘space age’ design complete with an astronaut helmet, the Yves St. Laurent transparent blouses and the Geinreich ‘monokini’ (topless bathing suit). It’s a long three page article full of fun fashion and woman’s movement facts.

Comes with a Limoges issued certificate of authenticity, six page booklet, quality control approval and original foam box with fleur de lis decor. All in like-new condition. Plate measures 8 1/2” round. Perfect condition.