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London Series 1st Edition Poster Dresses a Framed Set of All Five Paper Dresses

$20,000
£15,359.14
€17,601.39
CA$28,155.06
A$31,539.89
CHF 16,435.16
MX$384,721.56
NOK 208,853.16
SEK 196,933.64
DKK 131,371.92

About the Item

This rare and complete set of five London Series Poster Dresses was designed by Harry Gordon in 1968. Included in countless museum and private collections these dresses are highly coveted. They are in the permanent collection of The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum in New York, The Kyoto Costume Institute in Kyoto, Japan as well as the Collection of Atopos in Athens, Greece to name a few. Made from paper they are strikingly graphic and highly decorative when framed. The dresses retain the original packaging. They can be seen in the book RRRIPP!! published by Atopos, along with many other examples of paper clothing. They are in excellent, unworn condition. The dresses are individually framed and can be purchased framed or unframed, the choice is yours. There will be no charge for Domestic shipping on the unframed dresses. Measurements; Frame 40" High 28" Wide
  • Designer:
    Harry Gordon
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Marked Size: Small (US)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Material Notes:
    Paper Dresses
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New Hope, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4721167342

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