Retailerfor
Iraqi Fashion House(established 1970)established 1970
CultureIraqi
Titles
- Chifouie Royal Traditional Overdress
Date1979
PlaceIraq
MediumSilk chiffon and sequins
DimensionsOverall (.A, overdress): 154 7/8 × 53 5/16 × 40 13/16 in. (393.4 × 135.4 × 103.6 cm)
Other (.B, silk bag): 16 × 26 in. (40.6 × 66 cm)
Other (.B, silk bag): 16 × 26 in. (40.6 × 66 cm)
Credit LineGift of Betsy Knight
Object number98.507.A,.B
Non exposé
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Karl Lagerfeld
1985–1989
Velvet, silk chiffon, silk satin, beads, sequins, and plastic
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Zandra Rhodes
1980–1989
Silk chiffon, rayon jersey, acetate satin, gloss seed beads, bugle beads, metallic cup sequins, and faux pearls
97.714.A,.B
Jean-Philippe Worth
1896
Satin, sequins, seed beads, cordonnet, frisé, and cotton lace
93.404.A,.B
Bob Mackie
1988–1998
Rayon, satin ribbon, lace, sequins, nude illusion material, fabric flowers, and acetate
2000.531.A,.B
