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Cocktail ensemble
Designed by: Geoffrey Beene (American, 1927–2004)
American
1980s
Medium/Technique
Wool plain weave; quilted, netting; flocked, soutache trim, pom poms
Dimensions
Center back (coat): 55.9 cm (22 in.)
Center back (dress): 93 cm (36 5/8 in.)
Center back (dress): 93 cm (36 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Lizbeth Krupp
Accession Number2012.1052.1-2
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CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBrown plaid wool cropped jacket with stand collar overlaid with black net flocked with red dots, then quilted in diamond pattern overall, trimmed along all edges with black soutache and trimmed down the front placket with black pom poms. Scalloped edges. Lined in black wool overlaid with net and quilted in same manner as exterior.
Brown plaid wool long-sleeve dress with square neckline overlaid with black net flocked with red dots, then quilted in diamond pattern overall, trimmed along hem, wrists, and waist, with black soutache and trimmed along bottom hem with black pom poms. Bodice is of black wool overlaid with net and quilted in same manner as skirt.
Brown plaid wool long-sleeve dress with square neckline overlaid with black net flocked with red dots, then quilted in diamond pattern overall, trimmed along hem, wrists, and waist, with black soutache and trimmed along bottom hem with black pom poms. Bodice is of black wool overlaid with net and quilted in same manner as skirt.
Signed
Interior label (jacket): "GEOFFREY BEENE / NEW YORK"
Interior label (dress): "GEOFFREY BEENE / NEW YORK"
Interior label (dress): "GEOFFREY BEENE / NEW YORK"
Provenance1980s, purchased by Lizbeth Krupp, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2012, gift of Krupp to the MFA. (Accession date: December 12, 2012)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.