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Woman's ensemble in two parts (dress)
Designed by: Alfred Fiandaca (American, 1940–2013)
American
1980s
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Synthetic plain weave, silk plain weave, synthetic net
Dimensions
Center back: 95 cm (37 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mary Philopoulos
Accession Number2010.988.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's cocktail dress made of waffle/grid plain weave sheer fabric, printed with large-scale floral pattern in magenta, pink and green on purple ground. Bodice has deep V-neckline with large elbow-length puffed sleeves, with pink silk sash. Two detached shoulder pads are safety-pinned to the shoulders. Zipper in back. Two interior labels read "Fiandaca" and "Dry Clean Only. Made in the USA."
ProvenanceBy 1990, purchased by Mary Philopolous, Canton MA; 2010, gift of Mary Philopolous to MFA. (Accession Date: December 15, 2010)
Copyright© Alfred Fiandaca