Ruby Marquez, Black and Silver Mixed Media Dress

Ruby Marquez, Black and Silver Mixed Media Dress

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.

Ruby Marquez, 1959-2009, Designer

2000-2009

Gift from Estate of Ruby Marquez

HCC_FA_2018-P2-676

United States

Bust: 38"

Excellent condition. This piece was designed by an HCC Alumna.

Silk, Wool, and Polyester

Shane Patrick Qureshi

HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team

2010.50.12