Butterfly Costume
Artist
Jacob Lawrence
(American, 1917 - 2000)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1969
MediumFelt, fabric
Credit LineGift of Jean Outland Chrysler
Object number0.3238.3
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a black felt costume with colorful appliques attached. The headdress is a profile of a bug, with wings and antennae, shown in the colors red, blue, yellow and pale green felt. The dress is a black felt straight style with brightly colored appliques of butterflies and bugs.ProvenanceMrs. Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 1969; Gift of Jean Outland Chrysler, 1971?. Exhibition History"Fantasy in Fabric: The Artist as Couturier," The Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, Va., April 19 - June 3, 1990; Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Tx., Oct. 27 - Dec. 30, 1990; Birmingham Museum of Art, Al., Feb. 1 - March 31, 1991; Portland Museum of Art, Me., Oct. 27, 1994 - Jan. 22, 1995.
Early 19th century
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