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Two-piece dress of belted tunic and floor-length skirt with large scale design of ocean waves, …
two-piece dress | tunic | matching skirt
Two-piece dress of belted tunic and floor-length skirt with large scale design of ocean waves, …
Two-piece dress
Designer (1903 - 1959)
Retailer (American)
c. 1944
Hand-painted rayon crepe
USA
Gift of Lola L. Walker
Object number70.40.2
Textile design is any image, color, texture, or motif that appears on the surface of a textile. Also known for his skill as a painter, Adrian hand-painted a vivid aquatic scene for this dress. To avoid interrupting the pattern, Adrian manipulated the fabric by extending the bust dart around the fish at the waistline. The same technique was used for the side seams on the skirt.
DescriptionTunic and long skirt in off white rayon crinkle crepe with large scale asymmetrical design of ocean waves, fish and shells hand painted in shades of green, blue and pink. Tunic is collarless with wide padded shoulders, cap sleeve and attached self tie belt. Floor length, slightly flared skirt; CB slit.
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