Designer
Oscar de la Renta(American, born Dominican Republic, 1932–2014)American, born Dominican Republic, 1932–2014
Designer
Tess Sholom(American, born 1939)American, born 1939
Retailerfor
Tess Designs(American, established 1976)American, established 1976
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Evening Ensemble
Datec. 1980
MediumNylon chemical lace, taffeta, and faux pearls
DimensionsBlouse (.A): 21 × 18 in. (53.3 × 45.7 cm)
Other (.B, shell): 14 × 17 in. (35.6 × 43.2 cm)
Skirt (.C): 45 3/4 × 36 1/2 in. (116.2 × 92.7 cm)
Other (.D, belt): 3 3/4 × 9 1/2 in. (9.5 × 24.1 cm)
Other (.B, shell): 14 × 17 in. (35.6 × 43.2 cm)
Skirt (.C): 45 3/4 × 36 1/2 in. (116.2 × 92.7 cm)
Other (.D, belt): 3 3/4 × 9 1/2 in. (9.5 × 24.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Thomas J. Gordon
Object number92.541.A-.D
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition HistoryExhibited in "Fabric of Fashion," at MFAH Sep. 10 - Nov. 6, 1994
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