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Carrie Munn
Woman's Dress (Bodice and Skirt)1950s

Not on view
Evening gown on a dress form, structured black taffeta with cream geometric collar and draped panels, voluminous gathered skirt
Designer
Carrie Munn
United States, New York, Buffalo, active New York, New York City, 1898 - 1984
Design House
Carrie Munn
United States, New York, New York City, 1942 - late 1950s
Title
Woman's Dress (Bodice and Skirt)
Place Made
United States
Date Made
1950s
Medium
Silk plain weave (taffeta), silk grosgrain ribbon
Dimensions
Center back length (a) Bodice): 12 5/8 in. (32.07 cm) Center back length (b) Skirt): 39 1/4 in. (99.7 cm)
Credit Line
From the Collection of Madame Ganna Walska, Gift of Hania P. Tallmadge
Accession Number
M.85.209.5a-e
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles