Gilbert Muniz, Multi-Colored Silk Skirt With Under-Dress
Description
Multi-colored silk and silk charmeuse layered handkerchief skirt, with elastic tie waistband. There is also a pleated under-dress with an asymmetrical broomstick skirt. Both items are hand-painted and hand-dyed with glass beadwork.
Creator
Gilbert Muniz,1976-, Designer
Date
2010-2019
Contributor
Gift from Gilbert Muniz
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_PT3-311
Coverage
United States
Extent
Waist: 24.5"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. This piece was designed by an HCC Alumna.
Textile
Hand-Painted and Hand-Dyed Silk and Silk Charmeuse, Sequins, and Glass Beads
Peach dress with white beadwork, peach embroidery and vertical pintucking on skirt.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1920-1929
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-538
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Bust: 36" Waist: 27"
Curator Notes
Fair condition. Fabric stained with age spots. Embroidery beginning to unravel. Beading coming off at back. Button loops unravelling. One button has been replaced with a plastic pearl button.