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Woman's dress

Designed by: Holly Harp (American, 1939–1995)
American
1970s
Object Place: Los Angeles, California, United States

Medium/Technique Silk plain weave, tie dyed; rayon; rayon embroidery; suede; metal
Dimensions Overall: 116.8 cm (46 in.)
Credit Line Museum purchase with funds donated by the Fashion Council, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Accession Number2009.328
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionShort sleeveless v-neck peasant inspired dress with orange bodice with floral patterning. Wide purple waistband laces up the center front with purple and black floral embroidery on either side. Black, red, green, and orange tie-dyed skirt with asymmetrical hemline. Interior label reads: "Holly's Harp."
ProvenanceBefore 2008, purchased by Cameron SIlver of Decades, Inc. from private client; purchased by MFA (Accession date: February 25, 2009)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.