Marilyn Lewis
Evening Dress and Cape

DesignerAmerican, born 1929
ManufacturerAmerican, active 1968–1977
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Evening Dress and Cape
Datec. 1967
MediumCotton, silk, satin weave, ribbons, laces
DimensionsOverall (Dress): 56 in. (142.2 cm)
Overall (Cape): 122 in. (309.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Caroline Wiess Law
Object number88.117.A,.B
Not on view

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ProvenanceCaroline Wiess Law, Houston; given to MFAH, 1988.

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