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Woman's paper "Souper Dress"
Distributed by: Campbell Soup Company (American, founded 1960s)
American
about 1967
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Cellulose and cotton non-woven fabric, printed
Dimensions
Other: CB 88.9 cm (35 in.)
Credit Line
Lucy A. Morse Fund in memory of Kate Morse
Accession Number2003.135
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSleeveless a-line dress of printed non-woven fabric (80% cellulose, 20% cotton), printed in overall pattern of Campbell's soup cans, armholes and neck bound with black cotton bias tape. Size medium. Label reads "The Souper Dress. No Cleaning-No Washing-It's Carefree..." Came with original mailing envelope, order form, and care instructions.
ProvenancePurchased from family of original owner (a Campbell's Soup salesman) by Chris Burke, Somersworth, NH, ca. August 2002; Purchased at internet auction by the MFA, March 26, 2003