According to the V&A site >>> Archived Message Posted by Mike on November 29, 2023, 7:21 am, in reply to "So many fine details...wonder how they came to own that suit" It was "donated by her in about 1968 to the Educational Foundation for the Fashion Industries, New York. The institution subsequently passed this suit on to the V&A". Message Thread: Not theme - Check out details of Lauren Bacall's 1959 Chanel suit>>> - Kay in Chgo November 28, 2023, 9:04 pm I saw this exhibition and suit in London! >> - Mike November 29, 2023, 7:19 am So many fine details...wonder how they came to own that suit - Lori in RI November 29, 2023, 5:00 am According to the V&A site >>> - Mike November 29, 2023, 7:21 am Fascinating video, Kay! Gold chain to weigh down the back - incredible!! - Bryan November 29, 2023, 2:07 am   Searching