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Bessi, designer

evening dress, early 1970s

Description

Maker

  • Bessi, designer
  • Saks Fifth Avenue, 20th century, American, retailer

Title

evening dress

Year

early 1970s

Medium

silk

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • silk

Dimensions

139.7 cm (55 inches) (length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Saks Fifth Avenue

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Wayne D. Sherwood

Object Number

85.105.7

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