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Evening dress and cape: "Satelite" (dress)
Ottavio and Rosita Missoni (Italian, born in 1921 and 1931)
1976
Object Place: Varese, Italy
Medium/Technique
Printed Silk knit
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Dimensions
Center back: 41 in. (104.1 cm)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection, by exchange
Accession Number1999.280.1
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CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
Description"Satellite": Black and white full-length dress with spaghetti straps. Fabric printed with tiny dots in a pattern of rays, creating a shimmering optical effect. Knitted silk tape binding and straps, ties on cape. Label: "Missoni Made in Italy 100% silk"
ProvenancePurchased by Mary Lipshut as stock for shop, Meredith; purchased by MFA from Mary Lipshut, 1999.
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