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evening dress

1981

Bill Blass (American, 1922–2002)

82.50

Not currently on view


Artwork Details

DesignerCreation Date
1981
Creation Location
New York, New York County, New York, United States
Materials
silk chiffon, silk taffeta
Object Types
costumes, dresses, evening dresses
Dimensions

L: 57 in.

Mark Description

Bill Blass

Accession Number
82.50
Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Ronald Reagan and Bill Blass

Copyright
© Bill Blass
Collection

Textile and Fashion Arts

Color Palette

Bill Blass, New York (designer); Nancy Davis Reagan (born Anne Frances Robbins), [1921-2016]; through Bill Blass William Ralph "Bill" Blass (June 22, 1922 – June 12, 2002); given to Indianapolis Museum of Art in 1982.



Exhibition Name

Venue

Dates

Fabrics in Celebration - From the Collection

Indianapolis Museum of Art

September 7, 1983 - October 23, 1983



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