Woman's dress with matching vest
Geoffrey Beene
(American, 1927–2004)
1988
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueDress of silk plain weave, quilted, and rayon machine lace with rayon trim; petticoat of silk plain weave, buckram, and rayon fringe; vest of silk and cotton plain weave, quilted, and appliquéd with silk plain weave, lurex plain weave, and rayon trim
DimensionsCenter back (dress): 94 cm (37 in.)
Center back (vest): 43.8 cm (17 1/4 in.)
Center back (vest): 43.8 cm (17 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Geoffrey Beene
Accession number2003.375.1-2
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceGeoffrey Beene archive; Gift to the MFA, September 17, 2003
CopyrightReproduced with permission.
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