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1931

  • Work on this object began.

1935

  • Work on this object ended.

2025

  • We acquired this object.

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Dress, Circus, early 1930s

This is a Dress. It was designed by Ruth Reeves. It is dated early 1930s and we acquired it in 2025. Its medium is linen. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W (overall): 98.4 × 61.6 cm (38 3/4 × 24 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Dress, Circus, early 1930s; Designed by Ruth Reeves (American, 1892–1966); linen; H x W (overall): 98.4 × 61.6 cm (38 3/4 × 24 1/4 in.); Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund; 2025-2-1

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