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Woman's coat
Designed by: Geoffrey Beene (American, 1927–2004)
American
Spring 1984
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Printed silk plain weave (crepe), quilted and lined with silk plain weave (taffeta)
Dimensions
Center back: 77.5 cm (30 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Geoffrey Beene
Accession Number2003.369
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionUnstructured quilted jacket of polychrome pansy print on silk crepe plain weave, lined with taxi-cab checked faille and quilted along vertical check; band collar and turned-up cuff exposing checked lining; jewel flower buttons. Labeled "Geoffrey Beene"
ProvenanceGeoffrey Beene archive; Gift to the MFA, September 17, 2003
CopyrightReproduced with permission.