Bill Blass
Suit

DesignerAmerican, 1922–2002
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Suit
Datec. 1965
MediumRaw silk and silk
Dimensions.A, Jacket: 25 × 20 in. (63.5 × 50.8 cm)
.B, Skirt: 29 × 15 in.
.C, Blouse: 21 × 15 in.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis
Object number2001.602.A-.C
Not on view

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ProvenanceMrs. Rodney H. Margolis (Judy Margolis), Houston; given to MFAH, 2001.

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