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Tiger Morrse liked Mel Ramos' art, so she acquired one of his paintings. In exchange Leta Ramos was able to acquire several of Tiger Morrse's fashionable dresses. This one is made of vintage fabrics. The bodice of the dress is ivory colored crepe back satin with a tucked bib front, long sleeves. It has a dropped waistline, accented with a black satin sash, the skirt is black velvet. Fastens down the back with a white nylon zipper.

Tiger Morse opened a boutique, called 'Teeny Weeny' or 'Teeny Bopper' in New York in 1964. During her career, which was cut short by a drug overdose in the early 70s, she designed and worked with a variety of artists, including Frank Zappa (she is listed as "fashion advisor" in the credits for the album "We're Only in It for the Money"), the Mothers of Invention, and Andy Warhol, who made a film about her, "Tiger Morse."

Used: adult | Female | Leta Ramos | Party | Evening