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Woman's dress
Designed by: Annika Rimala (Finnish, born in 1936)
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
Printed cotton plain weave, metal zipper
Dimensions
Center back (dress): 98 cm (38 9/16 in.)
Overall (belt): 129 x 3 cm (50 13/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Overall (belt): 129 x 3 cm (50 13/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of June and David Wallace
Accession Number2008.1998.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDress with standing band collar, printed in allover pattern of red and cream horizontal stripes. Metal zipper in back. Matching self-fabric belt. Labelled: marimekko suomi - finland / 12 / DR Cambridge New York San Francisco
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)