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Woman's coat

Designed by: Geoffrey Beene (American, 1927–2004)
American
Spring 1984
Object Place: New York, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Printed silk plain weave (crepe), quilted and lined with silk plain weave (taffeta)
Dimensions Center back: 77.5 cm (30 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. Geoffrey Beene
Accession Number2003.369
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ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionUnstructured quilted jacket of polychrome pansy print on silk crepe plain weave, lined with taxi-cab checked faille and quilted along vertical check; band collar and turned-up cuff exposing checked lining; jewel flower buttons. Labeled "Geoffrey Beene"
ProvenanceGeoffrey Beene archive; Gift to the MFA, September 17, 2003
CopyrightReproduced with permission.