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Howard Greer
Woman's Dresscirca 1947

Not on view
Woman's knee-length dress with a camel-tan printed bodice featuring allover starburst flowers, charcoal-black structural bands, a large bow at the waist, and a straight black skirt
Detail of a garment on a dress form: black skirt and wide sash with large side bow, over a tan bodice printed with a repeating black and white sun motif.
Detail of a short-sleeved dress in tan and cream fabric printed with repeating stylized sun faces in black, with a broad black waistband panel and black velvet bodice lining.
Designer
Howard Greer
United States, active California, Los Angeles, 1896-1974
Title
Woman's Dress
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
circa 1947
Medium
Silk plain weave (crepe) and rayon plain weave (crepe), printed
Dimensions
Center back length: 45 5/8 in. (115.89 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Curatorial Discretionary Fund
Accession Number
M.81.40.2
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles