Designer
Carolina Herrera (American, born Venezuela, 1939)American, born Venezuela, 1939
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Evening Gown
Date1981–1989
MediumBasket-weave novelty silk and paillettes
DimensionsOverall: 58 × 21in. (147.3 × 53.3cm)
Credit LineGift of Susanne Dawley
Object number96.952
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Label: "Carolina Herrea Made in USA"
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1985
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