Ruby Marquez, Black and Silver Mixed Media Dress
Title
Ruby Marquez, Black and Silver Mixed Media Dress
Description
Black silk taffeta and wool knit dress with asymmetric nuno felting handsewn appliques. Center bodice: Silk taffeta Chinese collar that opens down with 5 rectangular black buttons. Side bodice, waist, and back: Black wool knit darted at waist and shoulder. Attached drop-waist skirt: Black taffeta in 8 vertical panels. Asymmetric. Flared. Raw hem. Asymmetric black polyester mesh underskirt peeks out from underneath on one side. Applique: Nuno felting made of black and gray wool felt with metallic silver netting and fibers.
Creator
Ruby Marquez, 1959-2009, Designer
Date
2000-2009
Contributor
Gift from Estate of Ruby Marquez
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-P2-676
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 38"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. This piece was designed by an HCC Alumna.
Textile
Silk, Wool, and Polyester
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2010.50.12
Files
Collection
Citation
Ruby Marquez, 1959-2009, Designer, “Ruby Marquez, Black and Silver Mixed Media Dress,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed November 30, 2020, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/330.