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Woman's dress
Designed by: Pentti Rinta (Finnish, born in 1946)
For: Marimekko (Finnish, founded 1951)
Retailed by: Design Research (American, 1953–1978)
For: Marimekko (Finnish, founded 1951)
Retailed by: Design Research (American, 1953–1978)
Finnish
about 1973
Object Place: Finland
Medium/Technique
Printed cotton plain weave, plastic buttons
Dimensions
Center back: 102 cm (40 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of June and David Wallace
Accession Number2008.1994
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSleeveless dress with wing collar, patch pocket, button front, printed with pattern of rows of multicolored stripes on a white ground ("Kirjo" fabric pattern). Labelled: marimekko suomi - finland 40 12 / © marimekko oy finland 1973 100% cotton / Design Research Cambridge New York San Francisco Westport Braintree Beverly Hills
ProvenancePurchased at Design Research in Cambridge, MA by June and David Wallace, Westport, MA; gift of the Wallaces to the MFA (Accession date: December 31, 2008)