Man's jacket
Granny Takes a Trip (active 1966-1974)
(English, 1966–1974)
about 1970
Medium/TechniqueEmbroidered cotton velvet; synthetic plain weave lining
DimensionsCenter back: 81.3 cm (32 in.)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds donated by the Fashion Council, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Accession number2007.270
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLondon boutiques like Granny Takes a Trip gained prominence during the 1960s, and achieved extraordinary success during the 1970s, supplying clothing for models, rock stars and movie stars. These boutiques catered to men as well as women, who were eager to wear the lastest fashions, and this jacket exemplifies the cool and funky aesthetic of its day.
ProvenancePurchased from Resurrection, Los Angeles, CA, by the MFA, March 21, 2007
Granny Takes a Trip (active 1966-1974)
about 1970
1950–59
1575–1600
