Fragile dress

Andy Warhol

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Caption

Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987). Fragile dress, 1966. Paper, paint, 38 1/2in. (97.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Abraham & Straus, 66.237.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Manufacturer

Mars

Culture

American

Title

Fragile dress

Date

1966

Geography

Place designed: New York, United States, Place manufactured: North Carolina, United States

Medium

Paper, paint

Classification

Clothing

Dimensions

38 1/2in. (97.8cm)

Markings

Label: " 'Wastebasket Boutique' by Mars of Ashville, N.C./do not wash/this material is fire resistant unless washed or dry cleaned. Then becomes dangerously flammable when dry/size 8-10 tiny." Inscription in ink marker on dress: DALI [?]

Credit Line

Gift of Abraham & Straus

Accession Number

66.237.1

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