Designer
Richard Tam (American, 1941–1990)American, 1941–1990
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Cocktail Dress
Date1960–1969
PlaceUnited States
MediumTaffeta and ostrich feathers
DimensionsOverall: 39 × 29 in. (99.1 × 73.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Edgar A. Smith and family in honor of Mrs. Molly Brennan Smith
Object number99.44
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
There are two labels on the interior of the dress: "Neiman-Marcus" and "RT / Richard Tam".
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