Woman's Dress

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Woman's Dress

Spring 1967

Gustave Tassell explores both color and geometry in this sophisticated update of a toga, layered with a diagonal swath of black over an intense pink one-sleeved, body-skimming dress. The designer studied painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts before opening his ready-to-wear business in Los Angeles. This dress illustrates Tassell’s design restraint, perfect proportions, and uncompromising purity of line.

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Object Details

Title:

Woman's Dress

Date:

Spring 1967

Artist:

Medium:

Acetate/rayon crepe

Dimensions:

Center Front Length: 55 1/2 inches (141 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of the designer, 1972

Accession Number:

1972-175-10

Geography:

Made in California, United States, North and Central America

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