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Designed by: Alfred Fiandaca (American, 1940–2013)
American
about 1970
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Dress: silk plain weave; pleated, metal
Belt: silk satin weave
Belt: silk satin weave
Dimensions
Center back (dress): 85 cm (33 7/16 in.)
Length (belt): 103 cm (40 9/16 in.)
Length (belt): 103 cm (40 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of The Collings Foundation
Accession Number2010.348.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionStrapless cocktail dress made of beige pleated silk, with three-dimensional sculptural elements at hemline, neckline, and natural waist. Zipper at center back with three interior labels: "Fiandaca/Couture," "Dry Clean Only," and "Lot 604/Size 8." Belt: beige silk satin ribbon.
ProvenanceBy 2009, Caroline Collings, Boston, MA; gift of Collings to the MFA (Accession date: May 19, 2010)
Copyright© Alfred Fiandaca