Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The Museum Year 2009

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David and Roberta Logie Department of Textile and Fashion Arts: July 2008–June 2009

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Woman's dress

1965–70
Designed by Rudi Gernreich
Designed for Harmon Knitwear
Center back: 140 cm (55 1/8 in.)
Polyester and wool knit; appliqué; metal

Classification: Costumes

Culture: American

Object Place: United States

Accession number: 2009.2349

Description: Long black dress with large floral and circular appliquéd motifs in bright colors such as purple, pink, green, white, green and tan on the skirt (skirt and appliqués of wool knit). Short sleeved bodice of polyester knit with funnel neckline. Zipper down center back. Unlined with three interior labels on right side "Dry Clean Only," "Rudi Gernreich/designed for Harmon Knitwear," and "Top 100% Polyester/Skirt 100% Wool."

Provenance/Ownership History: February 12, 2009, purchased at internet auction by Susan Ward, Lexington, MA; Purchased by the MFA (Accession date: April 22, 2009)

Museum purchase with funds donated by Doris May