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Dress
Designed by: B. H. Wragge (American, 1920–1971)
American
1969-1970
Medium/Technique
wool double knit, silk plain weave lining
Dimensions
Center back: 106.7 cm (42 in.)
Center front: 101.6 cm (40 in.)
Costume: 35 x 32 1/4 in. (88.9 x 81.9 cm) (bust X waist)
Center front: 101.6 cm (40 in.)
Costume: 35 x 32 1/4 in. (88.9 x 81.9 cm) (bust X waist)
Credit Line
Gift of Sara Wragge
Accession Number2015.3291
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's sleeveless dress of navy blue wool doubleknit trimmed with red piping at round collar, around keyhole cutout neckline, and center front, ending in split front skirt. Label: "B.H. Wragge"
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)