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Woman's dress
English
about 1970
Object Place: London, England
Medium/Technique
Printed silk plain weave
Dimensions
Center back: 144.8 cm (57 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by the Textile and Costume Society
Accession Number2008.1041
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong, fitted dress made of sheer silk crepe, printed with a graphic floral pattern in orange, black, and aqua blue, with tie closure and long v-shaped fabric layer over bodice. Long floor-length skirt, and trailing, flared sleeves. Metal hook and zipper at center back. Interior is unlined with two tags along zipper, black woven label with gold letters "Lee Bender at/Bus Stop/London," and white with black letters "Hand wash only/Size 10/ Made in England."
ProvenanceLondon art market; purchased by Karen Taqi; acquired by Archive Vintage, Houston, Texas; 2008, sold by Archive Vintage to MFA. (Accession Date: October 22, 2008)