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Woman's dress
Designed by: Geoffrey Beene (American, 1927–2004)
Retailed by: Bonwit Teller and Co. (American, 1898–1990)
Retailed by: Bonwit Teller and Co. (American, 1898–1990)
American
about 1968
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Wool plain weave (crepe) trimmed with ostrich feathers and silk ribbon; lined with silk plain weave
Dimensions
Center back: 92.71 cm (36 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Textile Curator's Fund
Accession Number2008.315
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack long sleeve cocktail dress with standing collar and three closely placed rows (18") of gray/black and white ostrich feathers along bottom. On the lower right side of the dress, within the feathers, is a black silk satin bow. Set in sleeves with an elbow dart 8.75" up the sleeve and a 4" metal zipper at each cuff. Two hook and eye closures above a 21" zipper down the center back.
The interior is lined in black plain weave silk with a label along the upper left zipper: "Geoffrey Beene" and two labels at the base of the zipper; "Bonwit Teller" and "612692/Union Made/ ILWU [international ladies garments workers union]/AFL-CIO."
The interior is lined in black plain weave silk with a label along the upper left zipper: "Geoffrey Beene" and two labels at the base of the zipper; "Bonwit Teller" and "612692/Union Made/ ILWU [international ladies garments workers union]/AFL-CIO."