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Howard Greer
Woman's Dress1953

Not on view
Black evening dress on a hanger, with sheer bat-wing sleeves, a central lace bodice panel, and a pleated crepe skirt
Designer
Howard Greer
United States, active California, Los Angeles, 1896-1974
Label
J. W. Robinson Company
United States, California, 1883 - 1993
Title
Woman's Dress
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
1953
Medium
Silk plain weave (faille), silk gauze, silk plain weave (taffeta), plastic sequins
Dimensions
Center back length: 47 in. (119.38 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. T. H. Crawford
Accession Number
M.67.37.1
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Maeder, Edward. Salute to California: 50 Years of Fashion, 1930-1980. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1980.