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Woman's dress with matching vest
Designed by: Geoffrey Beene (American, 1927–2004)
American
1988
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Dress of silk plain weave, quilted, and rayon machine lace with rayon trim; petticoat of silk plain weave, buckram, and rayon fringe; vest of silk and cotton plain weave, quilted, and appliquéd with silk plain weave, lurex plain weave, and rayon trim
Dimensions
Center back (dress): 94 cm (37 in.)
Center back (vest): 43.8 cm (17 1/4 in.)
Center back (vest): 43.8 cm (17 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Geoffrey Beene
Accession Number2003.375.1-2
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CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong-sleeved, full-skirted cream lace dress with stripe midriff insert; black and white vest of cotton shirting with appliques. Labeled "Geoffrey Beene"
ProvenanceGeoffrey Beene archive; Gift to the MFA, September 17, 2003
CopyrightReproduced with permission.