Flamenco top and skirt

NameFlamenco top and skirt

Artist Artist unrecorded

Dateca. 1975

Place madeMadrid, Spain, Europe

MediumSynthetic fiber, cotton lining, metal closures

DimensionsOverall: 26 3/8 x 44 1/2 in. (67 x 113 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2011.22.4ab

Object numberA.2011.22.4ab

DescriptionBlue tight fitting, long sleeved flamenco top (a) has deep V back, sweetheart neckline, 3/4 length sleeves with three layers of gored and gathered ruffles on each. Lined in teal blue cotton, has two elastic straps at bottom center. Blue flamenco skirt (b) is fitted through hips, then flares to wide flounce around hem, which is lined with white nylon. A second, under-flounce ofwhite nylon edged in blue and white polka-dotted gathers is slightly shorter. The skirt opens from left side to reveal blue and white polka-dotted cotton lining. The fitted upper skirt is lined in teal cotton, and has back zipper with hook and eye closure.