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Girl's dress with matching brooch
Designed by: Florence Eiseman (American, 1899–1988)
American
1970–74
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Dress: wool knit; plastic; metal
Brooch: metal
Brooch: metal
Dimensions
Center back: 77 cm (30 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Elliot Bostwick Davis in memory of Miss Grace Bee
Accession Number2009.4977.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionNavy blue long-sleeve knit dress with red collar and cuffs. Red triangular patch below collar, trimmed with silver futuristic triangular spiral brooch. Elbow darts. Rear half belt with metal snap closure. Zipper down center back. Unlined with two interior labels: "Florence Eiseman/designed for/Dena Carll" and "10".
Brooch: Silver triangular spiral brooch.
Brooch: Silver triangular spiral brooch.
ProvenanceAbout 1972, worn by Elliot Bostwick Davis, New York; gift of Davis in memory of her governess, Miss Grace Bee, to the MFA (Accession date: November 18, 2009)