Woman's suit
Geoffrey Beene
(American, 1927–2004)
Spring 1982
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave (chiffon) with supplementary continuous clipped patterning wefts and rayon machine lace; leather tie belt
DimensionsCenter 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 LineGift of Mr. Geoffrey Beene
Accession number2003.372.1-4
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceGeoffrey Beene archive; Gift to the MFA, September 17, 2003
CopyrightReproduced with permission.
mid 20th century
about 1875
about 1860
about 1875
about 1860
about 1860
about 1875
probably 1820–30
1825–30
mid-19th century
about 1825