Thea Porter
Dress

DesignerBritish, born 1927
CultureBritish
Titles
  • Dress
Datec. 1968–1970
MediumPrinted organdy, metallic thread, mirrors, and velveteen
DimensionsOverall (.A, dress): 49 × 22 in. (124.5 × 55.9 cm)
Overall (.B, dress): 3 × 30 in. (7.6 × 76.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arnold Swartz
Object number91.1372.A,.B
Non exposé

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ProvenanceMrs. Arnold Swartz; given to MFAH, 1991.

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image from accession file
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image from object accession file
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