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Woman's dress
Designed by: Geoffrey Beene (American, 1927–2004)
American
1970
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Printed silk plain weave
Dimensions
Center back: 123.2 cm (48 1/2 in.)
Center front: 124.5 cm (49 in.)
Waist: 27 1/2 in.
Bust: 36 1/2 In.
Center front: 124.5 cm (49 in.)
Waist: 27 1/2 in.
Bust: 36 1/2 In.
Credit Line
Gift of Elizabeth Ann Coleman
Accession Number2002.218
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CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPeasant-style floor-length dress with large-scale, vibrant pattern in red, blue, black, yellow, and green; fitted bodice has lace front and full gathered skirt with large ruffle at hem. Dress partially taken out by original owner, restitched.
ProvenanceGift from Alice Topp Lee to Elizabeth Ann Coleman, 1989; Gift to the MFA, June 26, 2002
CopyrightReproduced with permission.