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Woman's dress
Designed by: Annika Rimala (Finnish, born in 1936)
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 1964
Object Place: Finland
Medium/Technique
Printed cotton plain weave, synthetic interfacing
Dimensions
Center back: 82.6 cm (32 1/2 in.)
Center front: 81.3 cm (32 in.)
Center front: 81.3 cm (32 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Suzanne King
Accession Number2004.2282
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSleeveless A-line dress of printed cotton, bright pink ground with all-over lavender floral motif (fabric pattern title: "Hedelmäkori"); drop waist, gathered skirt with three horizontal tucks making a tiered effect (skirt stiffened at top with interfacing). Labeled: "Marimekko"; "Marimekko Finland 100% cotton"; "© 1964 Marimekko Oy"; "DR Cambridge, New York"
ProvenancePurchased at a retail store on 8th Avenue in the West Village, New York City, about 1964; 2004 Year-End Gift to the MFA, January 26, 2005