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Woman's dress
English
early 1970s
Object Place: London, England
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave, printed
Dimensions
Center back: 115.7 cm (45 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.5180
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionRetro 1940s-inspired, long-sleeved black cotton dress printed with a repeating allover pattern of male and female figures in 18th-century dress. Stand up collar lined with green and white polka dot fabric, extending to long ties at neck,with six covered buttons down center front. Bodice has wide slightly-peaked waistband of contrasting green and white polka dot fabric, extending into ties at center back. Sleeve cuffs trimmed with same light green and white polka dot fabric. Zipper at center back.
One interior label "From Rae with Love/& Kisses X X X/Miss Mouse."
One interior label "From Rae with Love/& Kisses X X X/Miss Mouse."
ProvenanceNovember 7, 2009, purchased from vintage boutique in London by Frederic A. Sharf; gift of Sharf and his wife Jean to the MFA (Accession date: December 16, 2009)