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Woman's dress
Designed by: Rudi Gernreich (American (born in Austria), 1922–1985)
Designed for: Harmon Knitwear (Founded 1960)
Designed for: Harmon Knitwear (Founded 1960)
American
1965–70
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Polyester and wool knit; appliqué; metal
Dimensions
Center back: 140 cm (55 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by Doris May
Accession Number2009.2349
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong black dress with large floral and circular appliquéd motifs in bright colors such as purple, pink, green, white, green and tan on the skirt (skirt and appliqués of wool knit). Short sleeved bodice of polyester knit with funnel neckline. Zipper down center back. Unlined with three interior labels on right side "Dry Clean Only," "Rudi Gernreich/designed for Harmon Knitwear," and "Top 100% Polyester/Skirt 100% Wool."
ProvenanceFebruary 12, 2009, purchased at internet auction by Susan Ward, Lexington, MA; Purchased by the MFA (Accession date: April 22, 2009)