Woman's dress

American

1970–75

Object Place: New York, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Cotton plain weave, printed; silk or synthetic plain weave with embroidery; lace; silk or synthetic plain weave with continuous patterning wefts; elastic

Dimensions Center back: 140 cm (55 1/8 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Cherie Acierno in honor of Carol Weitzner

Accession Number2010.297

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionLong brown printed cotton dress with tie at center front. Bodice is patterned with rows of leaks and garlic. Central half-circle shaped panel with rows of printed cottons and silk, with ikat and floral motifs. Tree tiered skirt with blue, white, and brown printed cottons with floral patterning, trimmed with black lace. Unlined with one interior label: "Koos Van Akker/New York/den haag."

ProvenanceCarol R. Weitzner, New York City; by inheritance to her daughter, Cherie Acierno, New York City; gift of Acierno to the MFA (Accession date: April 14, 2010)