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Woman's dress
Designed for: Calvin Klein, Inc. (American, founded 1968)
American
1980s
Place of Creation: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Wool, nylon, and Spandex plain weave
Dimensions
Center back: 91.4 cm (36 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Barbara Rowe de Marneffe
Accession Number2008.1349
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionShort black wool dress, seamed down center front and back. Slit pockets along at each side seam. Long batwing sleeves are cut in one with the front and back dress panels. Two woven labels "Calvin Klein" and "Made in Italy" at center back.
Provenance1980s, purchased by Barbara Rowe de Marneffe, MA; gift of de Marneffe to the MFA (November 19, 2008)