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Woman's ensemble
Ottavio and Rosita Missoni (Italian, born in 1921 and 1931)
Italian
about 1978
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Printed silk, polyester and Lurex knit
Dimensions
Dress (center front): 38 in. (96.5 cm); jacket (center back): 23 in. (58.4 cm); collar (center back): 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection, by exchange
Accession Number1999.279.1-3
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionKnitted tube dress with spaghetti straps, elasticized at top, waist and skirt hem; knitted with horizontal stripes of Lurex, then overprinted in multicolored abstract design. Matching long-sleeved blouson jacket with shoulder yoke, elasticized at waist and cuffs, buttons in front, and ruffled/tucked collar, elasticized at top. Original hang tag. Label: "Missoni"
ProvenancePurchased by Mary Lipshut as stock for shop, Meredith; purchased by MFA from Mary Lipshut, 1999.
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