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Woman's suit
Designed by: Adolfo Sardiña, known as Adolfo (American (born in Cuba), 1933–2021)
Retailed by: Saks Fifth Avenue (American, founded 1898)
Retailed by: Saks Fifth Avenue (American, founded 1898)
American
1980s
Medium/Technique
Wool knit (jacket and skirt), silk plain weave and satin (blouse)
Dimensions
Center back (jacket): 63.5 cm (25 in.)
Center back (blouse): 62.2 cm (24 1/2 in.)
Center back (skirt): 66 cm (26 in.)
Center back (blouse): 62.2 cm (24 1/2 in.)
Center back (skirt): 66 cm (26 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Tay Ann Jay
Accession Number2006.1434.1-3
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CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong sleeve purple and black wool jacket with purple scalloped edges. Labeled: "Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue." Black, long sleeve silk blouse with long ties at the neck. Labeled: "Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue." Knee length, purple and black wool skirt with scalloped purple edges and a slit in the front. Labeled: "Adolfo".
ProvenancePurchased by donor at Saks Fifth Avenue in Boston, MA in the mid-1980s. Gift to MFA September 20, 2006.
CopyrightReproduced with permission.