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Dress
Designed by: B. H. Wragge (American, 1920–1971)
American
1965-1970
Medium/Technique
Printed silk plain weave
Dimensions
Center back: 94 cm (37 in.)
Center front: 91.4 cm (36 in.)
Center front: 91.4 cm (36 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Sara Wragge
Accession Number2015.3290
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's sleeveless shift dress made of two layers of silk - an underdress of cream silk crepe printed with green circles, topped with a sheer silk chiffon overdress printed with lighter lime-green circles, finished with high collar, and zipper down center back with hook/eye closure.
Signed
"B.W. Wragge" top at center back neckline.
Provenance2015, gift of Sara Wragge, daughter of Sidney Wragge who purchased ready-to-wear company B.H. Wragge in 1931, to the MFA. (Accession date: December 16, 2015)