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Woman's evening dress
Designed by: Geoffrey Beene (American, 1927–2004)
American
Fall 1968
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Fulled wool twill and silk modified plain weave with twill tape trim
Dimensions
Center back: 134.6 cm (53 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Geoffrey Beene
Accession Number2003.363
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionEvening dress from Fall 1968 "Confederate collection" with camel wool short waist bodice trimmed with cream-colored twill tape and ivory silk covered buttons to resemble military uniform, long sleeves with scooped neck; full cream-colored silk skirt gathered at high waist. Labeled "Geoffrey Beene"
ProvenanceGeoffrey Beene archive; Gift to the MFA, September 17, 2003
CopyrightReproduced with permission.