Dolce & Gabbana Madonna & Child "Mama" embellished dress

Collection ID
TXT.000259
Type
Textile
Date
2015
Geography
Italy
Language
N/A
Medium
Silk, Polyester, Wood, Acrylic, Acetate, Nylon, Sequins, Artificial Jewels
Dimensions
27 × 20 in. (68.6 × 50.8 cm)
Exhibit Location
Not on View

This sleeveless, print dress was created as part of Dolce & Gabbana’s 2015 Ready-to-Wear fall/winter collection, which was inspired by mothers. It features an image of Mary and Jesus in a traditional “Madonna and Child” motif. Set on top of this Renaissance-style image are bold letters and sequins.

Created in 2015 by Dolce & Gabbana, Italy.[1] Purchased online in 2019 by Museum of the Bible, Washington, DC.[2]

Notes: [1] 2015 Ready-to-Wear fall/winter collection. [2] Purchased from Ebay.

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