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day dress (dress, belt, scarf)

1960-1965

Mainbocher (American, 1890–1976)

1986.390A-C

Not currently on view

silk {fabric or thread}

Artwork Details

DesignerCreation Date
1960-1965
Creation Location
United States
Materials
silk surah (twill), china silk
Object Types
costumes, dresses, day dresses, costume accessories (worn), belts, scarves
Dimensions

A) dress: center back 38 in., center front 37-1/2 in., bust 32 in., waist 28 in., hips 36 in., shoulders 15 in. B) scarf: 65 x 14-1/2 in. C) belt: 30-3/4 x 3/4 in.

Mark Description

A) dress: Label, sewn: MAINBOCHER / INC.

Accession Number
1986.390A-C
Credit Line

Gift of Benigno A. Ramirez in memory of his mother Ida Alonzo Ramirez

Copyright
© Mainbocher
Collection

Textile and Fashion Arts

Color Palette

Benigno A. Ramirez; given to the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 1986.



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