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Woman's suit
Designed by: Geoffrey Beene (American, 1927–2004)
American
Spring 1982
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave (chiffon) with supplementary continuous clipped patterning wefts and rayon machine lace; leather tie belt
Dimensions
Center back (blouse): 53.3 cm (21 in.)
Length (skirt): 86.4 cm (34 in.)
Center back (jacket): 108 cm (42 1/2 in.)
Length x width: 168.9 x 9.5 cm (66 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.)
Length (skirt): 86.4 cm (34 in.)
Center back (jacket): 108 cm (42 1/2 in.)
Length x width: 168.9 x 9.5 cm (66 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Geoffrey Beene
Accession Number2003.372.1-4
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CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's suit with over-the-head blouse of black chiffon patterned with beige flowers, front and sleeves appliqued with black and beige lace, neck and cuffs gathered with ruffle collar and cuff; full shirt of chiffon shirred at waist and trimmed at hem with lace, black nylon underskirt trimmed at hem with black lace; unstructured cropped jacket with 3/4 quarter sleeves of chiffon, quilted with black wool backing to give shape, trimmed with gold lamé piping; leather wrap belt. Labeled "Geoffrey Beene"
ProvenanceGeoffrey Beene archive; Gift to the MFA, September 17, 2003
CopyrightReproduced with permission.