92.153.1

Images (4)

MinMax_13 92.153.1 (dress), 86.12.1 (tunic)

MinMax_37 Left to right 92.153.1 (dress), 86.12.1 (tunic), 2009.36.2 (jacket), 89.73.1 (shoes), 77.21.27 (dress), 94.85.19 (textile), 2009.1.3 (suit), 78.57.9 (ensemble), 79.25.22 (sandals), 2015.32.1 (jeans)

MinMax_36 Left to right 2016.110.3 (glasses), 72.112.19 (dress), 71.213.18DE (boots), 95.72.1 (jumpsuit), 82.69.1 (coat), 92.153.1 (dress), 86.12.1 (tunic)

Object: Dress

Brand: Mars of Asheville

Brand: Waste Basket Boutique

Date: c. 1968

Medium: Paper

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman

Object number: 92.153.1

DescriptionBeige paper chemise with open round neck

Label Text:Paper garments such as this A-line “Baby Ruth” dress by Mars of Ashville became popular marketing tools for brands during the 1960s. The work of Pop artists like Andy Warhol was similarly turning everyday products into works of art. “Paper is the clue to the future,” declared Women’s Wear Daily in 1966.

Exhibitions:

Food and Fashion
Minimalism / Maximalism: Fashion Extremes