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Woman's raincoat ensemble (coat and head scarf)
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
Coated, screen-printed cotton plain weave (oilcloth)
Dimensions
Center back: 101 cm (39 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of June and David Wallace
Accession Number2008.1989.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionRaincoat with standing collar, two pockets, snap front, printed in overall pattern of white dots on red ground ("Petrooli" pattern). Labelled: marimekko suomi - finland / 12 / DR Cambridge New York San Francisco. Matching semi-circular headscarf, ties under chin, printed with overall pattern of white dots on red ground ("Petrooli" fabric pattern), lined with clear vinyl. No labels.
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)