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Michael Novarese
Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Coat)circa 1982

Not on view
Long white sequined evening coat with collarless neckline, decorated with wide borders of multicolored dimensional rose appliqués and gold metallic scrollwork along the front opening and cuffs
Cream-colored short-sleeve dress displayed on a hanger, with a wide waistband embroidered with multicolored roses in white, yellow, teal, and pink, accented with green leaves and beaded trim.

Michael Novarese, Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Coat), circa 1982, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Michael Novarese, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Michael Novarese
United States, California, 1926 - 2010
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Dress and Coat)
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
circa 1982
Medium
Dress: silk plain weave (crepe) with glass beads, plastic sequins, and silk and metallic thread embroidery; Coat: silk plain weave (crepe) with glass beads, plastic sequins, silk and metallic thread embroidery, and faux pearls.
Dimensions
Center back length (Dress): 39 1/2 in. (100.33 cm) Center back length (Coat): 42 1/4 in. (107.32 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Michael Novarese
Accession Number
AC1994.73.2.1-.2
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles