Adolfo
Ensemble

DesignerAmerican, born Cuba, 1933–2021
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Ensemble
Date1980–1989
PlaceCuba
PlaceUnited States
MediumTaffeta
DimensionsBlouse (.A): 22 × 30 in. (55.9 × 76.2 cm)
Other (.B, bottom): 40 × 36 in. (101.6 × 91.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of the estate of Martha Lovett
Object number91.1933.A,.B
Not on view

Explore Further

ProvenanceMartha Lovett, Houston; Estate of Martha Lovett; given to MFAH, 1991.

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.

Evening Ensemble
Bill Blass
1980–1989
Organza and taffeta
97.485.A-.C
Ensemble
Geoffrey Beene
1980–1989
China silk, silk gauze, taffeta, mylar lace, ribbon, and plastic
95.511.A,.B
Evening Ensemble
Oscar de la Renta
c. 1980
Nylon chemical lace, taffeta, and faux pearls
92.541.A-.D
Late Day Ensemble
Neiman-Marcus
c. 1953–1955
Silk satin, taffeta, sequins, and beads
91.1717.A-.D
.A & .B
Marc Bohan
1990–1995
Wool gabardine, silk charmeuse, silk velvet, silk chiffon, silk taffeta, and metal
99.620.A,.B,.C
Evening Gown
Valentino
c. 1989
Silk chiffon and taffeta
98.499
Cocktail Ensemble
Karl Lagerfeld
c. 1987
Silk velvet and taffeta
93.4.A,.B
Ensemble
Hubert de Givenchy
1980–1984
Taffeta, silk, nylon, plastic, and metal
99.617.A,.B
Evening Dress with Stole
Arnold Scaasi
c. 1972
Silk crepe, taffeta, and ostrich feathers
88.116.A,.B
Evening Dress
c. 1905
Novelty net, organza, and taffeta
98.421.A,.B
Cocktail Dress
Yves Saint Laurent
1981
Silk taffeta
96.942
Ball Gown and Coat (no. 1907)
Arnold Scaasi
1987
Taffeta and silk taffeta
97.374.A,.B