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Woman's dress

Designed by: Tina Leser (American, 1910–1986)
For: Edwin H. Forman, Inc.
American
1950s

Medium/Technique Cotton
Dimensions Height x width (bust): 36 in. (91.4 cm)
Height x width (waist): 29 in. (73.7 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Miss Mary Chamberlain and Julia Bradford Huntington James Fund, by exchange
Accession Number2006.1273
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionDress of brown and blue striped cotton, fitted bodice with draped band, full pleated skirt, short puffed sleeves gathered to elastic at shoulders. Label: "Tina Leser design by Forman / 14"
ProvenanceDealer acquired from an estate in Old Westbury, Long Island. MFA purchase via an internet auction from Naomi Gittler on June 21, 2006
CopyrightReproduced with permission.