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Ensemble in five pieces

Designed by: Bill Gibb (English, 1943–1988)
Designed for: Harrods (Founded 1832)
English
about 1980

Medium/Technique Acrylic, knit
Dimensions Center back (coat): 111.8 cm (44 in.)
Center back (skirt): 77.5 cm (30 1/2 in.)
Center back (bodice): 44.5 cm (17 1/2 in.)
Length (scarf): 218.4 cm (86 in.)
Diameter (cap): 17.8 cm (7 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2011.2285.1-5
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionPink, blue and mushroom brown colored knitted coat. Two buttons at top front. Ruffles at sleeve cuffs, collar and yoke. Pink, blue and mushroom brown colored knitted skirt with dropped waist. Snaps line inside of waistband. Ruffle decoration. Pink, blue and mushroom brown colored knitted bodice. Short sleeves with ruffles. Snaps along waistband. Pink, blue and mushroom brown colored knitted scarf. Pink, blue and mushroom brown colored knitted hat. Button at top and bow in back.

ProvenanceBy 2011, Leslie Verrinder of TinTin Collectibles, London; 2011, sold by TinTin Collectibles to Jean and Frederic Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2011, year-end gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: January 25, 2012)