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Omar Kiam

Light brown rayon crepe two-piece dress with decorative buckle and cuff embellishment

Maker

Omar Kiam (American, 1894-1954), designer
Ben Reig (American, 20th century), design house

Title

Light brown rayon crepe two-piece dress with decorative buckle and cuff embellishment

Year

ca. 1943

Medium

  • Enka Rayon,
  • crepe yarn,
  • plastic; plain weave

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Enka Rayon,
  • crepe yarn,
  • plastic; plain weave

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Miss Eleanor Fayerweather

Object Number

56.208.1

Type

  • Costume

Exhibition History

Cocktail Culture
Ritual and Invention in American Fashion, 1920-1980
Apr 15, 2011 – Jul 31, 2011

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Omar Kiam (American, 1894-1954), designer
Ben Reig (American, 20th century), design house
Light brown rayon crepe two-piece dress with decorative buckle and cuff embellishment, ca. 1943
Enka Rayon, crepe yarn, plastic; plain weave
Gift of Miss Eleanor Fayerweather 56.208.1

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