Geoffrey Beene
Suit

DesignerAmerican, 1927–2004
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Suit
Date1980–1989
PlaceUnited States
MediumSilk, cord, metal beads, and amethysts
DimensionsJacket (.A): 27 × 22 in. (68.6 × 55.9 cm)
Blouse (.B): 24 × 16 in. (61 × 40.6 cm)
Other (.C, Scarf): 41 × 2in. (104.1 × 5.1cm)
Other (.D, Belt): 59 × 1 5/8 × 1 in. (149.9 × 4.1 × 2.5 cm)
Skirt (.E): 27 × 17 in. (68.6 × 43.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Irene Robertson
Object number97.416.A-.E
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ProvenanceIrene Robertson; given to MFAH, 1997.

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