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Woman's dress
Designed by: Liisa Suvanto (Finnish, 1910–1983)
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
1960s
Object Place: Finland
Medium/Technique
Wool twill weave, metal zipper and belt buckle, synthetic plain weave lining
Dimensions
Center back (dress): 99 cm (39 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of June and David Wallace
Accession Number2008.1990.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionTailored dress with shoulder yoke, off-white wool with brown check pattern; yoke and sleeves are cut on the bias of the fabric. Metal zipper, cream synthetic plain weave lining. Matching self-fabric belt with metal buckle. Labelled: 10 / [care symbols]
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)