Woman's Evening Dress and Shawl

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Woman's Evening Dress and Shawl

Fall 1977

This wraparound dress is made from five layers of fabric and given shape through the designer's signature smocking at the neckline. The large rectangular shawl of matching fabric is bound at the ends with bands of black satin.

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Object Details

Title:

Woman's Evening Dress and Shawl

Date:

Fall 1977

Artist:

Medium:

Printed silk chiffon, printed wool, black satin ribbon

Dimensions:

Dress (Center Back Length): 56 inches (142.2 cm) Wrap: 17 inches × 9 feet 8 inches (43.2 × 294.6 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Valla Amsterdam, 1996

Accession Number:

1996-101-1a,b

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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