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Woman's two-part dress
American
1958–61
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Printed cotton plain weave and velvet
Dimensions
Center Back (dress): 86.4 cm (34 in.)
Center Back (belt): 54.6 x 2.5 cm (21 1/2 x 1 in.)
Center Back (belt): 54.6 x 2.5 cm (21 1/2 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Stewart Shillito Maxwell, Jr. in memory of his mother Marilyn M. Maxwell
Accession Number2005.473.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack and white floral dress with velvet ribbon at bodice, matching headband with bow, and metal zipper along centerback. Labeled: "Sincerely Jenny" Labeled: "Ceil Chapman"
ProvenanceGift from Marilyn M. Maxwell (donor's mother) December 25, 1987; 2005 Gift to MFA, September 21, 2005