Adolfo
Sweater and Skirt Ensemble

DesignerAmerican, born Cuba, 1933–2021
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Sweater and Skirt Ensemble
Date1980s
PlaceUnited States
MediumMohair, cock feathers, brilliants, and fake pearls
DimensionsOverall (.A, sweater): 29 × 19 in. (73.7 × 48.3 cm)
Skirt (.B): 24 × 19 in. (61 × 48.3 cm)
Credit LineGift through Closet Caper
Object number94.267.A-.C
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Provenance[Closet Caper]; given to MFAH, 1994.

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