Adolfo
Evening Dress

DesignerAmerican, born Cuba, 1933–2021
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Evening Dress
Datec. 1970
MediumPolyester, embroidered Schiffli polyester crepe, and fringed net
DimensionsOverall (.A, dress): 56 × 39 in. (142.2 × 99.1 cm)
Other (.B, choker): 11 × 11 in. (27.9 × 27.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sue Rowan Pittman
Object number91.1375.A,.B
Not on view

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ProvenanceSue Rowan Pittman, Houston; given to MFAH, 1991.
Exhibition HistoryEXHIBITED
Exhibited in "Fabric of Fashion," at MFAH Sep. 10 - Nov. 6, 1994

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