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Dress with matching scarf
Designed by: Bill Blass (American, 1922–2002)
American
1980s
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Dress: wool twill; rayon (?) plain weave; metal; plastic
Scarf: wool twill
Scarf: wool twill
Dimensions
Center back (dress): 97.8 cm (38 1/2 in.)
Length (scarf): 88.9 cm (35 in.)
Length (scarf): 88.9 cm (35 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler
Accession Number2009.5437.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionRed, black, and gold lattice patterned short, long sleeve dress with two patch pockets and short pleated skirt. Zipper at center back. Interior lined in red with three interior labels: "Bill Blass/Made in USA/of imported fabric," "12," ILGWU (International Ladies Garment Workers Union) label, and care instructions.
Gold, black, and red scarf with lattice patterning
Gold, black, and red scarf with lattice patterning
ProvenanceAbout 2007, purchased by Jacqueline Loewe Fowler, Stanford, CT in Greenwich, CT thrift shop; 2009, year-end gift of Fowler to the MFA (Accession date: January 20, 2010)