Woman's coat

Designed by: Geoffrey Beene (American, 1927–2004)
Fabric designed by: Karen Mannerstål (Swedish)
Fabric manufactured by: Klippans Yllefabrik AB

American

Fall 2004

Object Place: New York, New York

Medium/Technique Wool and cotton twill, fulled

Dimensions Center back: 78.7 cm (31 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Mr. Geoffrey Beene

Accession Number2004.689

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionSwing coat of double-faced fulled wool (80% wool, 20% cotton), blue ground with white abstract circle pattern. Made from a blanket (or blankets), "Bubbles" pattern, designed by Karin Mannerstål for Klippans, Sweden.

ProvenanceGeoffrey Beene archive; Gift to the MFA, October 27, 2004