Designer
Marilyn LewisAmerican, born 1929
Manufacturerfor
CardinaliAmerican, 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)
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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