Adele Simpson
Dress

DesignerAmerican, 1908–1995
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Dress
Datec. 1950
PlaceUnited States
MediumSilk brocade
DimensionsOverall: 43 × 19in. (109.2 × 48.3cm)
Credit LineGift of Linda Finger
Object number96.978
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ProvenanceLinda Finger, Houston; given to MFAH, 1996.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Label: "Adele Simpson".

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