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Unknown Maker, American

Black acetate woman's suit with ruching,

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

American

Title

Black acetate woman's suit with ruching

Medium

acetate, plastic

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • acetate,
  • plastic; ribbed plain weave

Techniques

  • acetate,
  • plastic; ribbed plain weave

Dimensions

149.9 cm (59 inches) (center back length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: Jennifer, American, 20th century

Type

  • Costume

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Harry Darrah

Object Number

83.109.1

About

Black acetate woman's suit with ruching

Cocktail Culture

Ritual and Invention in American Fashion 1920 - 1980

Label: Jennifer, American, 20th century

Projects & Publications

Publications

Cocktail Culture

Ritual and Invention in American Fashion 1920 - 1980

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Cocktail Culture

April 15 - July 31, 2011

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