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Woman's tuxedo
Designed by: Oscar de la Renta (American (born in the Dominican Republic), 1932– 2014)
American
1990s
Medium/Technique
Synthetic velvet and silk satin, silk satin lining, with faux pearl and rhinestone jewel (jacket). Wool plain weave and silk satin, lined with synthetic plain weave (pants). Silk satin (scarf).
Dimensions
Center back (jacket): 53.3 cm (21 in.)
Center back (pants): 78.7 cm (31 in.)
Center back (scarf): 214.6 cm (84 1/2 in.)
Center back (pants): 78.7 cm (31 in.)
Center back (scarf): 214.6 cm (84 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Julia Anderson Frankel
Accession Number2006.1988.1-3
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack long sleeve velvet jacket with a plunging V neckline, a small satin bow with a rhinestone and faux pearl brooch, five satin covered buttons, and satin pocket flaps. Labeled: "Oscar de la Renta/ Made in USA/ 8/ Neiman Marcus". Black flat front pants with satin ribbon along the side of each leg. Labeled: "Oscar de la Renta/ Made in USA/ 8". Long black silk satin scarf.
ProvenancePurchased by donor at Neiman Marcus in the 1990s. Gift to MFA December 13, 2006