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Woman's dress
Designed by: Liisa Suvanto (Finnish, 1910–1983)
For: Marimekko (Finnish, founded 1951)
Retailed by: Design Research (American, 1953–1978)
For: Marimekko (Finnish, founded 1951)
Retailed by: Design Research (American, 1953–1978)
Finnish
about 1965
Object Place: Finland
Medium/Technique
Wool plain weave, chenille; rayon plain weave lining
Dimensions
Center back: 86.4 cm (34 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Margaret M. Lincoln
Accession Number2003.335.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPurple wool long-sleeved, A-line dress lined with purple iridescent rayon; skirt of dress is woven with purple wool warp, maroon chenille weft. Matching purple wool tie belt (came with dress, but never worn by donor). Labels read "Handwoven all wool, Marimekko, Suomi Finland" and "DR Cambridge, New York"
ProvenancePurchased at Design Research, Cambridge, MA by Margaret M. Lincoln, about 1965; Gift to the MFA, June 25, 2003