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Woman's cat suit
Designed by: Mary Quant (English, born in 1934)
English (London)
about 1966
Object Place: London, England
Medium/Technique
Metallic (Lurex?), nylon; knit
Dimensions
41.91 cm (16 1/2 in.); Legacy dimension: CB (bodice): 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Susan Ward
Accession Number1999.88
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCat suit knit of silver metallic yarns and nylon, with elastic in casing at neck opening
Labels (on packaging): "Mary Quant Sparkle Cat Suit 72% metallic, 28% nylon Medium Made in England"
Labels (on packaging): "Mary Quant Sparkle Cat Suit 72% metallic, 28% nylon Medium Made in England"
ProvenancePurchased by donor in 1984 from original owner