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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
about 1969
Object Place: Finland
Medium/Technique
Printed cotton velveteen, silk plain-weave lining, metal and nylon zipper
Dimensions
Center back (dress): 88.5 cm (34 13/16 in.)
Overall (belt): 131 x 3 cm (51 9/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Overall (belt): 131 x 3 cm (51 9/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Margaret Gilligan and Andrew Wallace
Accession Number2008.2001.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionShort-sleeved dress with drop waist, flared skirt, printed with pattern of large purple flowers on a pinkish-red ground. Matching self-fabric belt. Black silk plain-weave lining, nylon back zipper with metal pull. Labelled: marimekko suomi - finland 38 10 / © 1969 marimekko oy finland 100% cotton / DR Cambridge New York San Francisco
ProvenanceBefore 2008, gift to Margaret Gilligan and Andrew Wallace, Lynnfield, MA; gift of Gilligan and Wallace to the MFA (Accession date: December 31, 2008)