Medium: Multicolor printed rayon rayon

Date: 1970-1971

Country: USA

Credit: Gift of Harriet Winter

Nostalgic fashions of the early 1970s were a reaction against the “futuristic” looks of the previous decade. In this dress, authentic 1920s fabric was used to give a new garment a retro feel, thus combining two prevailing trends — the wearing of vintage clothing and contemporary reinterpretations of past styles.

Object Number: 94.27.146