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Woman's ensemble (dress, jacket and belt)
Designed by: Geoffrey Beene (American, 1927–2004)
American
1990s
Medium/Technique
Wool knit and novelty weave; silk plain weave lining; leather
Dimensions
Center back: 106.7 cm (42 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mary Tavener Holmes
Accession Number2008.326.1-3
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBrown knit long sleeve dress with a turtleneck collar and red wool hounds tooth skirt with pockets at the hip. Labeled: "Geoffrey Beene/ New York." Matching red wool hounds tooth jacket with long sleeves, and darts at the bust and waist. Labeled: "Geoffrey Beene." Brown leather belt.
ProvenancePurchased by the donor, Mary Tavener Holmes, in the 1990s at Grace Jones Shop in Salado, Texas; Gift to the MFA (Accession date: June 25, 2008)