Designer
Howard Greer (American, 1896–1974)American, 1896–1974
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Overdress and Underskirt
Date1940s
MediumSilk crepe
DimensionsOverall (.A, overdress): 47 × 18 in. (119.4 × 45.7 cm)
Overall (.B, underskirt): 15 × 31 in. (38.1 × 78.7 cm)
Overall (.B, underskirt): 15 × 31 in. (38.1 × 78.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Ronald Martin in memory of his mother, Mrs. Harry L. Martin
Object number91.1365.A,.B
Not on view
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