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Bill Blass

Dress

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Bill Blass (American, 1922-2002), design house
Bill Blass (American, 1922-2002), designer

Title

Dress

Year

early 1990s

Medium

  • wool,
  • silk; machine knit,
  • twill weave

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • wool,
  • silk; machine knit,
  • twill weave

Materials

wool, silk

Dimensions

Center back length: 97.2 cm (38 1/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: Blass / Made in U.S.A. / of imported fabric; Saks Fifth Avenue / [size] 12

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Carol Kalberer

Object Number

2012.23.2b

Type

  • Costume

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Bill Blass (American, 1922-2002), design house
Bill Blass (American, 1922-2002), designer
Dress, early 1990s
Wool, silk; machine knit, twill weave
Center back length: 97.2 cm (38 1/4 inches)
Gift of Carol Kalberer 2012.23.2b

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