Woman's dress

Designed by: Adolfo Sardiña, known as Adolfo (American (born in Cuba), 1933–2021)
Retailed by: Saks Fifth Avenue (American, founded 1898)

American

late 1980s

Medium/Technique Wool and rayon knit, with goldtone buttons

Dimensions Center back: 109.2 cm (43 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf

Accession Number2007.772

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionCream knit dress with contrasting bright green details at collar, cuffs, hip pockets, and front closure. Finished with twelve gold buttons running down front of dress, and buttons on "faux" pockets and sleeves. Labeled: "Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue"

ProvenanceDonor purchased in the 1980s; Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf to the MFA, September 19, 2007