Geoffrey Beene, Navy Polka-Dot Silk Dress and Belt

Title

Geoffrey Beene, Navy Polka-Dot Silk Dress and Belt

Description

Navy polka-dot silk long sleeved dress with tie collar and snap button cuffs. There is also a navy snake pattern leather belt.

Creator

Geoffrey Beene, 1927-2004, Designer

Date

1970-1979

Contributor

Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown

Identifier

HCC_FA_2021_pt3-989

Coverage

United States

Extent

Bust: 33", Waist: 25"

Curator Notes

Excellent condition. There is a Bergdorf Goodman label on the inside which indicates that the item was for a Mrs. J.S. Johnson, dated 6-4-71. There is also an Int .Ladies Garment Workers Union tag #144965 sewn into the inner side seam.

Textile

Silk

Photographer

Shane Patrick Qureshi

Curator

HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team

Accession Number

2012.45.826A
2012.45.826B

Citation

Geoffrey Beene, 1927-2004, Designer, “Geoffrey Beene, Navy Polka-Dot Silk Dress and Belt,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed April 23, 2025, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/808.

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