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Geoffrey Beene

Grey wool dress with rhinestone embellishment

Maker

Geoffrey Beene (American, 1927-2004), designer

Title

Grey wool dress with rhinestone embellishment

Year

late 1960s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

wool, rhinestones

Geography

Place Made: USA

Dimensions

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

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: Geoffrey Beene

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mark Pollack (RISD BFA 1976, Textiles)

Object Number

2008.48.1

Type

Costume

Exhibition History

Cocktail Culture

Ritual and Invention in American Fashion, 1920-1980

Apr 15, 2011 – Jul 31, 2011

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Tombstone

Geoffrey Beene (American, 1927-2004), designer

Grey wool dress with rhinestone embellishment, late 1960s

Wool, rhinestones; twill weave, embellished

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

Gift of Mark Pollack (RISD BFA 1976, Textiles) 2008.48.1

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