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Woman's ensemble
Designed by: Bill Blass (American, 1922–2002)
American
about 1990
Medium/Technique
Cotton double cloth; silk plain weave lining, printed
Dimensions
Center back (coat): 101.6 cm (40 in.)
Center back (dress): 96.5 cm (38 in.)
Center back (dress): 96.5 cm (38 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2013.268.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDouble cloth coat with black ground patterned with white vertical stripes. Single black plastic button at center front. Silk plain weave lining printed with paisley design. Interior label: "BILL BLASS" at back of neck.
Paisley sleeveless dress with matching wide tie at waist. Scoopneck with high back and black zipper down center back.
Paisley sleeveless dress with matching wide tie at waist. Scoopneck with high back and black zipper down center back.
Provenance2012, sold by Palm Beach Vintage, Palm Beach, FL to Frederic A. Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2013, gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: February 27, 2013)