http://collections.mfa.org/collections/315269/objects/rdfMFA Images: High Societyhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/961838/resize%3Aformat%3Dfullhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/961842/resize%3Aformat%3DfullAfternoon dressabout 1880Charles Frederick WorthSilk plain weave (faille), silk satin, and silk cut and uncut velvet, trimmed with silk plain weave (chiffon) and silk fringeWoman's dress of pale greenish-yellow, trimmed with yellow cut and uncut velvet in three feathers and bow design on light blue satin ground. (a) Bodice fitted and boned with bow peplum at center back, low square-cut neckline, buttoned down center front, and elbow length sleeves with yellow chiffon undersleeves; peplum and its bow, narrow vestee at center front, trimming, bows at neck and on sleeves lined with yellow satin; narrow turned back collar, lapels and cuffs of velvet, neck and cuffs finished with pleated yellow and white chiffon; stamped on inner waistband: "Worth, 7 Rue de la Paix, Paris." (b) Skirt and train in one piece; front of skirt with horizontal drapery, pleated yellow chiffon and yellow silk, fly fringe trimming at bottom; several brownish stains.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/448172/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/901870/resize%3Aformat%3DfullBall dressabout 1858Silk plain weave (taffeta), machine net (tulle) and silk bobbin lace; trimmed with silk ribbon, embroidered silk net, and silk flowersBright pink tulle and taffeta dress; taffeta underdress; (a) bodice widely flaring neckline, short puffed sleeves, tightly fitted waist, sharply pointed center front and back, laced down back, trimmed with ruffles of blonde lace and bows of pink brocaded gauze ribbon, (b) skirt with five flounces trimmed with brocaded gauze, fullness evenly spaced all around, two garlands of artificial flowers tacked at sides of center front of skirt.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/458242/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/961833/resize%3Aformat%3DfullCourt dressabout 1830Silk satin, embroidered with metallic threadsWhite silk satin embroidered with plain and textured flat gilt wire, sprigs overall, flowers and wheat on sleeves and at skirt base, three dimensional flowers and wheat kernels over wire and net foundations. Wide round neckline; welted fiddle back, shoulder seams. Large puff sleeves. Skirt fullness pleated in front, gathered in back. White cotton muslin lining, boning center front bodice seam, eased fullness at side seams. Hook-and-eye closure at back.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/120381/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1455448/resize%3Aformat%3DfullCourt presentation dress1935House of WorthSilk moiré with metal hook and eye closuresSleeveless sheath dress, flaring side and side-back panels, pannier-like puffs at sides over hips. Worn with train, 52.1814http://collections.mfa.org/objects/115373/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815928/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDinner dressabout 1840Silk plain weave (faille) with silk embroidery, glazed cotton plain weave lining, and cotton plain weave gauze sleeve lining, cotton plain weave tape, baleen, metal hooksA brown silk faille dress with wide cut flaring neckline, short sleeves with two puffs and added embroidered cuff at end, boned fitted bodice ending in deep point center front, full skirt with fullness in pleats, large brown embroidered rose pattern over seams in front of skirt, two deep gathered flounces on skirt embroidered with same pattern, laced down center back of bodice; entire skirt lined with coarse sized cottonhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/112174/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815920/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDressabout 1839Silk damaskLight grayish yellow-green figured satin dress.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/48829/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/821964/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDressAbout 1926Silk plain weave (chiffon), printed and embroidered with glass beadsWhite ground with design of massed broken lines printed in orange and black; round neck, long sleeved with tight cuffs and sleeve ends open behind cuffs; low wide set-in belt around hips; slight fullness in short skirt; neck, sleeves, bodice, belt, and edge of skirt trimmed with white beads in outline floral design; pine slip, with flounce of same chiffon around bottom, incorporated into dress.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/91356/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/821966/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDress1763Silk plain weave with supplementary discontinuous patterning weftsDress made from silk wih white ground with horizontal interlacing serpentines of ribbon and flowers, brocaded with polychrome silks, English back, square neck trimmed with self folds, short sleeves with double sleeve ruffle.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/100722/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815852/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDressAbout 1868Alpaca, velvet ribbon and covered buttons, silk tassels, cotton linen inner bodice, glazed cotton lining, and metal closureLong sleeves, skirt rather plain in front and fastened at left front with most of fullness in inverted box pleats in back, longer in back for train, trimmed around neck, sleeves, waist, and bottom of skirt with bands of pinkish-red velvet ribbon, purple silk tassels on sleeves, front, and waistband; brownish stain in center front, a few small moth holes.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/114208/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/840030/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDress1770–80Silk damaskCafè-au-lait silk damask. Bodice back has stitched-down pleat, elbow-length sleeves. Square neck. Skirt front edges and sleeves trimmed with brown and cream fly fringe. Bodice and sleeves lined with cream linen. Believed to have been worn by Mrs. Samuel Winslow.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/116635/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815849/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDressabout 1840Figured silk tafetta, baleen, cotton plain weave lining, metal hook and eye closures, cotton cordWhite silk dress of taffeta with minute imbricated scalloped pattern of weft floats; (a) bodice: wide flaring neckline with cotton cord through casing, short straight sleeves with silk ribbon edging inside, boned and pointed center front and back, laced down center back, and tape tabs sewn inside side seams that hang down with small hook sewn to each end; (b) skirt: full with greatest fullness at back, all fullness pleated into white taffeta waistband, bottom of skirt lined with buckram (about 13 3/4" wide)http://collections.mfa.org/objects/523790/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815870/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDressAbout 1890Silk satin figured weave with jet-beaded trimming, silk satin lining, boning, and metal hook and eye closuresDress in two parts; black figured satin with all-over design of highly conventionalized scrolling leaves with pendent blossoms; fitted bodice (a) with folds of self material in front; hooked down center front; high, standing collar; long modified leg of mutton sleeves; jet-beaded trimming bands on collar, lower edge of sleeves, bands down center front and around bottom edge of bodice; (b) skirt with slight flar in front with most of fullness gathered to center back; matching self material bow below the collar.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/579045/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/803115/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDressabout 1865Silk moire taffeta figured and ikat, linen lace and frogging, needlework covered buttons, cotton glazed lining, silk banding, and metal hook and eye closureGreen taffeta with minute woven lozenge figure and warp printed fern and flower design in black, lower edge of bodice and peplum trimmed with black silk bobbin lace; tulle ruffles on sleeves; skirt longer in back. Belonged to Mrs. David Nichols, grandmother of donor.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/579172/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815900/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDress1860Silk figured, silk satin, silk velvet ribbon, cotton and linen lining and metal hook and eye closuresA dress in two parts of heavy silk striped black and purple, the purple stripes having a fancy weave and a pattern of widely spaced small medallions, the black stripes haveing a minute all-over figure and widely spaced medallions; (a) bodice, high round neck, buttoned down center front, long sleeves, trimmed at shoulder seam and wrist with ruched silk ribbon (one purple?) with black velvet ribbon run through it, lined with white glazd cotton; (b) skirt came to the Museum with waistband removed and ungathered; it has been put together as a very full skirt with fullness gathered evenly all around into a waistband, bottom of skirt faced very dark brown glazed cotton. Worn by Sarah Edridge (Mrs. Rev. Warren) Goddard (1811-1899) of Brockton.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/581068/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815918/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDressabout 1875Miss M. T. SplainSilk taffeta, glazed cotton lining, and linen bobbin laceCafe au lait silk trimmed with binding, bows and pleated ruffles of deep pinkish red silk; fitted bodice (a) with square neck buttoned down front, short peplum in back trimmed with bow and tabs, elbow length sleeves, machine-made imitation Valenciennes lace at neck and sleeves; skirt (b) gathered horizontally at lower center front and sides, bustle back with short train, lower edge of skirt trimmed with narrow pleated ruffle of red silk.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/581798/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815924/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDressabout 1865Silk moiré, silk velvet, silk covered buttons, cotton glazed bodice lining, partial linen lining, and metal hook and eye closureDress (a) fitted; long sleeves; high, round neck; bodice trimmed with green velvet and buttoned down the front with green velvet buttons; skirt with fullness at back, ending in train; (b) waistband with bow and streamers in slight bustle effect at center back; said to have been worn by donor's great grandmother, Emily Paine Hall, whose husband, Nathan Kelsey Hall, was Postmaster General in Washington in 1850; subsequently altered.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/581839/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815914/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDress and petticoat1780–90Silk damask, linen lining, silk ribbon trim, and linen bobbin laceAfternoon dress. Pale blue silk damask with leaf and floral motifs. Overdress: V placket front and square back neckline; sack (Watteau) back; fitted elbow length sleeves with lace inset and double deep asymmetrical scalloped ruffles; neckline, sleeves and front line panels trimmed with white silk rick-rack; linen bodice lining. Petticoat fullness pleated into waistline; tie-tape closure at rear. Condition: underarms stained.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/581710/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/803120/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDress and petticoat (dress)second quarter of 18th centurySilk damask with linen liningOf Spitalfields silk. Dress of dove colored damask with large-scale design of flowering branches meeting or crossing to form serpentines; English back, square neck, elbow length sleeves, (ruffles removed), front of bodice later arranged to hook together, front edges of skirt pinked, skirt longer in back to form slight train; bodice line with unbleached linen.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/51980/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/847862/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDress and petticoat (robe a la francaise)about 1770Silk cannelle patterned with weft floats and brocaded with silk threadWhite silk rep brocaded with polychrome silk in scrolling floral sprays and baskets; trim of silk thread tied in rosette bows. Overdress: trimmed, pleated panels along front line; short, fitted sleeves with trimmed, double asymmetrical dagged ruffles; sack (Watteau) back; wide flat panier accomodating skirt with slits off hip line; linen liner gathered with tapes at back. Underskirt (matching except white brocaded floral silk at upper rear): fullness controlled by draw tapes at far sides, two small pleats at front; two horizontal bands of trimmed box pleats at front base; cotton or linen and silk linings at base. Stomacher with horizontal bands of trim, cotton lining.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/465686/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/961831/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDress and petticoat (robe à la polonaise)About 1785, altered at a later dateCotton plain weave, block-printedBlock printed cotton in polychrome on white with Indian style floral motifs. Robe à la polonaise: square neckline; Watteau back; short fitted sleeves; side fullness gathered into pleats; ribbon front closure to hook-and-eye at waist; linen and cotton lining. Quilted petticoat: fullness cartridge pleated into tan linen tape waistband; linen suspender tapes; narrow horizontal quilting at base. a(robe), b(petticoat). Formerly thought to be a robe à l'anglaise.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/119658/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/961830/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDress and petticoat (Robe Volante)about 1730Silk lampasBlue silk lampas with white floral motifs. Overdress: loose fitting bodice and full skirt; short fitted sleeves with gathered asymmetrical cuffs; sack (Watteau) back; worn over trimmed corset. Petticoat fullness knife pleated into blue linen waistband except at front. Blue linen partial linings.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/488666/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1638941/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDress in three part (bodice)about 1865Silk plain weave (taffeta), silk satin, bobbin appliqué lace, silk covered buttons, linen lining and metal hook and eye closureCafé au lait taffeta; fitted bodice (a) with high, round neck and long sleeves; buttoned down front with light gray-blue silk buttons; sleeves and upper bodice trimmed with broad bands of latticework made of narrow folds of light gray satin (forming yoke line on upper bodice); ruffles of bobbin appliqué lace on sleeves and around yoke line; skirt (b) untrimmed with greatest fullness at back forming a train; watch pocket left center front at belt line; large pocket in right front seam; peplum (c) on belt, of taffeta with pleats of satin; belt bound with satin; sleeves and skirt lined with glazed muslin; bodice lined with linen; peplum lined with buckram.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/65782/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/715270/resize%3Aformat%3DfullEvening dressabout 1905John RedfernSilk plain weave ( taffeta and chiffon), lame, and silk net embroidered with metallic thread and beadsAn evening dress, made of foundation of pale blue taffeta covered with pale blue chiffon with outer sheathe of ivory net, bodice with wide roughly square cut neck, very short draped sleeves, hooked down center back, rather high waisted, draped sash of cloth of silver, bell shaped skirt, longer in back to form short train, bottom of net trimmed with very short ruffles of cloth of silver, skirt embroidered with silver bugle beads, silver sequins, rhinestones, cloth of silver appliqué, and silver relief ornaments in elaborate large-scale design of blossoms and wheat, bodice trimmed with machine embroidered net ruffles and drapery, with small silver edged medallions, of blue brocaded sheer silk appliqué, some of same embroidery as that on skirt around upper bodice, edges of bodice finished with pale blue chiffon velvet folds. Woven label inside waistband of bodice: BREVETE REDFERN PARIS By special appointment HRH Queen Alexandra 1901 (on right,) on left: By special appointment to HIM Empress of Russia, 1899.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/51889/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/821956/resize%3Aformat%3DfullEvening dressabout 1915Silk satin and gold-colored metallic warppped thread brocade, silk taffeta, silk satin, gold-colored metallic wrapped thread net, gold-colored metallic wrapped thread with white-colored rhinestones net, taffeta (synthetic?), net (synthetic?), metal and rhinestone ornament and metal closuresAn evening dress of green satin brocaded with pink, green, yellow, and blue silks, and gold metal thread in all-over design of serpentine stems bearing a variety of carnation blossoms; low cut neck with surplice line both front and back of bodice, hooked down back of bodice, short straight sleeves, skirt without much fullness, longer in back forming train,open down entire length of left side to show gold fish net over pink taffeta, this opening caught at center by butterfly of rhinestones, left side of bodice and both sleeves made of gold fish net with rhinestones at intersections of netting.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/65949/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/965126/resize%3Aformat%3DfullEvening dress1962Madame GrèsSilk knit (jersey)Full-length, Grecian-inspired, asymmetrical evening dress in pink, white and lavender pleated silk jersey. Labeled: "Grès Paris"http://collections.mfa.org/objects/80281/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815876/resize%3Aformat%3DfullEvening dressabout 1929Lynch-BirnbaumSilk satin; ornament of rhinestones set in silver-colored metalBlack satin evening dress, size 38; sheathe outline with circular flaring flounces set on white satin underflounces around bottom of skirt, slight drapery gathered into lunate rhinestone pin at waist line, dress cut in good part on bias with points set on lapped seams where sections meet; dress shorter that flounces both center front and center back.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/94367/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/785780/resize%3Aformat%3DfullEvening dressabout 1942Gilbert AdrianSilk with silk flower trimEvening dress of navy blue silk. Bodice with narrow straps over the shoulders. Long skirt flared form the waist, with wide ruffle applied low at side-backs and curving higher in front. At highest point of ruffle a silk bow and a cluster of five aritficial roses in pale pink and lavender are attached. Narrow tie belt. Designer's label in bodice seam. Label in skirt side seam: "The French Shops, Filene's, Boston"http://collections.mfa.org/objects/123217/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1824887/resize%3Aformat%3DfullEvening dressSpring–Summer 1961Cristóbal BalenciagaWarp-printed silk plain weave tafetta with chiné patterning, silk net, silk faille, steel boningBight yellow and green printed silk with large pomegranate patterning--the chiné printing process creates soft edges to the textile design. Sleveless with wide collar. Slighty dropped and gathered waistband curves up in back to gather in a large pleate inspired by the 18th century "Watteau" back of the robe à la française. Label: "Balenciaga 10, Avenue George V Paris"Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/149770/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/888210/resize%3Aformat%3DfullEvening dress1950Charles JamesSilk satin and plain weave (taffeta)Evening dress of sea-foam green silk satin and tafetta. Strapless bodice is formed of silk tafetta folded in diagonal curves ending in deep, pointed waist seam; skirt of shimmering silk satin skirt sweeps out around hips and to one side in a large asymmetrical fold; bottom of skirt is brought in and tacked in back.Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/437963/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815898/resize%3Aformat%3DfullEvening dressabout 1940Bergdorf GoodmanSilk chiffon, lace, and net, with metal hook and eye and snap closuresBodice full in front with deeply slashed neck; elbow-length sleeves; skirt flaring from waist to very wide hemline; waist yoke, one horizontal panel at middle of skirt and two vertical panels, front and back, and back sash, of gray lace; worn by Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Bergdorf Goodman.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/580241/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815882/resize%3Aformat%3DfullEvening dress1947Gilbert AdrianSilk shantungSleeveless evening dress made of shantung in two shades of gray and rose, fitted band just above waist, bodice above this band made of folds of three colors of shantung, long full skirt with fullness gathered at back and center front, most of skirt of rose, center front panel of two shades of gray, narrow belt with self buckle, zipper down center back; label sewn in neck: Adrian Original Gunther Jaeckel, NY; high V neck with bow center front.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/581850/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/961839/resize%3Aformat%3DfullEvening dressAbout 1888Charles Frederick WorthSilk plain weave patterned with weft floats, trimmed with silk plain weave [chiffon], satin ribbons, jet beads, and machine netLight pink ribbed silk with self-colored pea pod lattice figure; bodice with deep V lower center front and back, wide cut low neck, sleeveless but with folks of pink chiffon and lace around arm scyes, swag of jet beads, broad black satin ribbon fastened in rosette at back with 2 long ends pendant; in center front panel lower half black net and jet bead insertions, most of fullness of skirt in back.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/582676/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1824888/resize%3Aformat%3DfullEvening dress (in three parts)1949Cristóbal BalenciagaSilk faille, sequins, rhinestones, shells, trapunto flowers and silk-wrapped wire, silk net, silk plain weave, metal zipper, synthetic boning, grosgrain ribbon, silk plain weaveFull length ivory colored silk evening dress in three parts - bodice, shirt, and petticoat. The silk faille bustier is patterned with appliquéd and embroidered with sequins, rhinestones, shells, trapunto flowers and silk-wrapped wire and has scalloped edges at the waistline. The lining is silk net and silk plain weave with a metal zipper and baleen boning. Floor-length silk faille skirt has grosgrain ribbon waistband, metal zippper, and the label: "Eisa." Crinoline petticoat is starched silk net with a silk plain weave lining.Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/149771/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/962056/resize%3Aformat%3DfullFormal dress1805Cotton gauze, embroidered with wool and cottonWhite cotton gauze on which is a powdering of small floral sprays and a border design composed of vine and a modified Greek fret worked in a chain stitch with fine red and white wool.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/67396/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/710157/resize%3Aformat%3DfullMan's sleeved waistcoat1720sSilk damask, brocaded with silk and metallic yarns, trimmed with gold-metallic braid and lined with linen plain weave and silk plain weave (taffeta)Man's waistcoat with skirt and long sleeves. Worn by Colonel Ebenezer Storer (born 1699). Fabric woven in Englandhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/47106/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/961838/resize%3Aformat%3DfullReception or dinner dressabout 1883Charles Frederick WorthSilk damask, satin, and plain weave (taffeta), trimmed with glass beads and metallic yarn gimp, with silk fringe and machine-made laceDark purplish red silk with tulip figure; bodice with long V in lower center front, elbow-length sleeves, peplum tabs lower center back, neck and sleeves trimmed with ruffles and lace, front and sleeves trimmed with repeat of cone motif in dark colored beads and metal braid; skirt center front panel of red ribbed silk with same embroidery as bodice and red silk and colored bead fringe; most of fullness of skirt and soft pleats and puff center back, train edged with dark red silk pleated ruffle.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/443749/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815874/resize%3Aformat%3DfullSurah Dressabout 1880Silk twill surah and linen laceA pale pink surah dress in two parts: (a) a long bodice with high standing collar, large patch pocket on left side, buttoned down entire length of center front, long sleeves, "princesse" lines.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/578537/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815886/resize%3Aformat%3DfullTwo-piece dress (bodice)about 1875Silk moiré and taffeta with silk satin and cotton lining, linen bobbin lace, silk lace covered buttons, and metal hook and eye closureGreenish-beige moiré silk, trimmed with darker greenish-gray silk taffeta. Bodice (a) cut like a jacket, with high round collar, short peplum and tail; long sleeves. Bands of ruching down front; bows at waist and cuffs. Skirt (b) elaborately draped and swagged, trimmed with bands of ruching and flounces. Short train. A few brown stains; two small holes in skirt near closure at back.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/118913/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/582229/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWalking dress1874–75John J. StevensSilk plain weave (faille), silk fringeTwo-piece dress of Prussian blue and ivory corded silk. Fitted jacket bodice, blue, trimmed at bottom with blue and white knotted net and tassels; high round neck trimmed with ruching; at neck and on sleeve fronts, insertions of ivory silk edged with flat blue tabs. Blue skirt, elaborately trimmed with buttons, piping, net and tassels, ruchings, pleatings and tabs; bustle and short train. Label on tape inside bodice: "John J. Stevens, Importer and dealer in Paris modes / 282 Washington Street / Boston"http://collections.mfa.org/objects/445193/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/898015/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWedding dress1889Silk plain weave (faille), net and machine lace, embroidered with pearl beadsIvory corded silk decorated with pearls. Bodice gathered and elaborately pleated front and back; narrow standing collar covered with pearl embroidered net; short, pleated sleeves trimmed with a row of pearls and bobbin lace. Skirt full and elaborately pleated; panel of pearl--embroidered net down front center; short train; elaborate petticoat of ivory taffeta and organdy, trimmed with white net, ruchings and machine bobbin-type lace. Condition fair; net broken and rotting in many places. Silk well preserved. Belonged to Ellen Nichols Wood (Mrs. Harry S. Hall).http://collections.mfa.org/objects/114898/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/935796/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWedding dressSpring 2002Geoffrey BeeneDouble-faced silk satinWhite silk satin trapeze gown with neck ruffle at center back and train.Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/448382/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1638940/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWedding dressabout 1840Silk satin, cotton lining, whalebone, metal hook & eye closuresWedding dress in two parts, of white satin; bodice (a) fitted, slightly pointed at front of waistline, hooked down center back, bodice front trimmed with self folds curving together to form point in center front, short sleeves with upper part smocked and lower part trimmed with elaborate self folds; (b) skirt fullness smocked into waistband, band of self twisting pleating from waistband at right front of dress to hemline around hemline entire width of skirt to left front seam where it twists and returns to waistband.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/578684/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/899875/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's coatFall/Winter 1991Geoffrey BeeneQuilted silk plain weave (taffeta), gold net, sequinsShort evening coat in blue and green quilted silk taffeta with gold net and gold sequinsReproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/441520/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/925450/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's day dresslate 1850sSilk plain weave (taffeta), with supplementary-weft patterning (à la disposition) and silk netA dress in two parts, of light grayish green taffeta; (a) bodice fitted and boned, coming to deep point center front and back, elbow length bell shaped sleeves, hooked down center front, trimmed with bands of geometric motifs brocaded with red, white, and green silk on a sheer black silk ground, (woven in one with the gray-green taffeta as can be seen on the skirt ruffles), tabs to increase dimension of bodice, trimmed with brocaded black ribbon which has been added in center front, and similar ribbons combined with black net have been added at elbow of sleeves; (b) skirt very full with fullness pleated to waistband except at center back where it is gathered, three deep gathered flounces of the brocade on sheer black silk as described above around skirt; bodice lined with glazed white cotton, skirt lined with crinoline. Said to have been worn by the Parker ladies.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/20300/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/926964/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's day dressabout 1855Silk plain weave (taffeta) with weft-float patterning (à la disposition)Dress in two parts; black taffetta with woven border of rose and white stripes used for flounces on skirt and trimming on bodice; bodice (a) high-waisted, buttoned down the front finished wtih peplum, long sleeves; skirt (b) with four deep flounces; flounces and trimming on bodice edged with rose, white and black silk fringe; small round buttons of rose and black silk. Worn by Mrs. Abbott Lawrence.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/458201/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815884/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's dressAbout 1830Silk plain weave (taffeta) with satin stripe, brocaded with passementerie trimA dress, made of 18th century Spitalfields brocade, wide flaring neckline, short very full puffed sleeves, bodice fitted to waist, skirt full with box pleats in front and at sides, gathered at back, hooked down center back, short cape collar with long points over sleves; fabric of dress cream colored taffeta (probably originally white), with vertical narrow stripes in satin weave and widely spaced powder if minute paired blossoms brocaded with green, blue, and red silk, sleeves made of rose pink silk; cape collar edged with fly fringe.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/98480/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/818980/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's dressAbout 1894House of PingatSatin, machine laceIvory satin. Fitted bodice, pointed front and back with machine lace flounce; medium round neckline edged with pleated mousseline de soie; front closed with hooks and eyes, covered with three chevrons of satin. Artificial pink roses of sleeves and left shoulder. Skirt flat in front, gathered behind; trimmed about bottom with deep machine lace flounce. Label printed on tape inside bodice: "Maison Emile Pingat/A. Walles and Cie/ 30 Rue Louis-le-Grand, Paris." Condition very good; small green stains on skirt.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/109638/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1638936/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's dressFall–winter 1991–92Vivienne WestwoodViscose, Lycra®, foil; screen-printedLong, fitted sheath dress of purple viscose/Lycra with long sleeves, scoop neck, and zipper at back. Screen-printed gold with neoclassical designs (including Vivienne Westwood orb) metallic gold.Label: "Vivienne Westwood Made in England"Condition: good, gold has worn away in small areas at center frontReproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/155935/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/925439/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's dressabout 1856–58Silk plain weave (taffeta), trimmed with silk fringe tassels, machine embroidered net, and bobbin laceA dress in two parts, of ombré purple taffeta, bodice boned and fitted coming to deep point center front and back, elbow length bell shaped sleeves with black and white lace and rose colored ribbon undersleeves, "V" neck, hooked down center front, (b) skirt very full with fullness pleated to waistband all around, center front panel of skirt, edge of sleeve ruffles, front closing of bodice and yoke line of bodice trimmed with purple and gray silk chenille fringe; skirt lined throughout with buckram and faced with purple satin, bodice line with white glazed cotton; said to have been worn by the Parker ladies.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/458159/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/829696/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's dress1880Silk and alpaca weft patterned plain weave, brocaded with silk, silk lace, silk plain weave (chiffon), quilted silk satin, cotton twill lining, baleen, and button closuresAmerican, 1880-1885. Dress in two parts, woven with silk and alpaca with cream colored background having small self figure of clovers, over this is a small spray of roses and thistles in a twisted horn brocaded with brilliant polychrome silks, tightly fitted at waist, long waisted, with point in center front, buttoned down center front, square neckline, slight peplum with superimposed self bow in center back, long sleeves sleeves and neck trimmed with silk machine made lace, wired pleated standing collar, under lace, of white satin, (b) skirt, front of skirt extending well to sides of white satin quilted 18th century petticoat, back of skirt elaborately draped and heavily lined and interlined with same material as bodice, entire bottm edged with pleated cream colored satin ruching. Skirt longer in back forming a train.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/581088/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815867/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's dress1892M. A. ConnellySilk satin embroidered with sequins, and machine-embroidered netDress in two parts; rose-colored satin embroidered all over with black sequins; palmette-like panels of sequins embroidered on skirt; bodice (a); sleeves of different shade of rose satin; facing of turned-back collar of same satin as sleeves; vestee front of bodice and high standing collar of white satin covered with machine-embroidered net; long sleeves, full at top; skirt (b), plain in front, fullness gathered into deep, loose pleats at back forming short train; placket at back forming short train placket in center back; a number of sequins missing; on belt of bodice: M. A. Connelly, 331 5th Ave. New York. (Size: 18th century 34).http://collections.mfa.org/objects/581200/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/813288/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's dress1895RouffSilk satin, embroidered with silk and metallic threads, sequins and rhinestones; laceMade for Miss Elizabeth M. Larkin; of bright chartreuse green satin; (a) bodice laced down center back, wide flaring neckline, full puffed short sleeves, vestee front, side front panels extending below waistline; (b) skirt bell shaped slightly to form short train in back, fullness pleated loosely at back, vestee front, deep bertha, ruffles at sides of bodice, two flounces at each side of center front panels of both bodice and skirt embroidered with colored silk, metal thread, sequins and rhinestones in design of carnations, lace ruffles and bertha held in place with rhinestone buttons in whirling sun design, bunch of pink velvet artificial carnations on right shoulder. Cf.: 50.2682, pair of slippers.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/583655/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/925437/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's dress and matching capeabout 1850Printed cotton plain weave, with supplementary weft patterningA dress and matching cape of white muslin with white brocaded cotton with all-over design of serpentine stems bearing leaves and five petalled blossoms, printed over with a design of small brown dots and short stemmed rose buds in red and green; (a) bodice fitted and boned, hooked down center back, coming to point in center front, wide flaring neckline, three quarter length bell shaped sleeves edged with two gathered ruffles, skirt very full with fullness gathered all around, four self gathered flounces widening from top to bottom; cape (b) short, high round neck hooked down center front, edged with short gathered ruffle; all ruffles finished with green embroidered scallops; several brown stains.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/458194/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/928835/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's dress (cheongsam)1950–59Synthetic satin, silk satin, silk plain weave lining, metal zippers and snaps; appliquéd with glass beads, faux pearls, crocheted cotton, rayon velvetBlack satin cheongsam with green satin piping and frog closure; with Mandarin collar, short sleeves, side slits, snap closure across right shoulder and side zipper closure. Center front appliqued with floral motif made of glass bead and faux pearl vines and branches, green rayon velvet leaves, and crocheted cotton flowers with pink glass bead centers.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/455608/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/819000/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening cape1960Antonio CastilloSilk satinFloor-length evening cape of melon orange silk satin, with funnel collar, arm slits, two bows on front. Four labels: "Jeanne Lanvin - Paris, 22 Fbg St. Honoré," "Castillo," "Made in France," and "The French Shops, Filene's - Boston;" matches object 61.399a-bhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/399407/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/764197/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dressFirst quarter 20th centurySilk brocaded with gold metallic yarns, silk satin, silk tulle, and metal snapsMade in part from an Indian sari of blue and gold; straight cut; blue satin slip; front of bodice and back, including short train, of sari; skirt of dress and underarm panels of gold lace; worn by Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/84273/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815872/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dressAbout 1928Silk velvet cut and voided, silk velvet, chiffon, and taffetaDress of pinkish-gray figured chiffon velvet in large-scale fantastic floral design; straight cut with two almost straight self flounces below the waist; drapery of plain gray velvet over left shoulder and below left hip.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/112146/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/926967/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dressabout 1855Silk plain weave(taffeta), with supplementary warp-and-weft patterningYellow taffeta dress with wide, flaring neckline, tightly fitted bodice, short sleeves; skirt full all around with three flounces of yellow and white brocade border taffeta; triangular panels front and back of bodice and edges of sleeves trimmed with part of brocade taffeta.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/115044/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/785782/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dressabout 1950Beth PaigeSilk faille and nylon net with metal zipperEvening dress of yellow silk covered with three layers of yellow nylon net. Strappless bodice. Long circle skirt with net following the cut of the silk near the waistline and then gathered below the hip level. Just above gathers, but not extending to waistline, a zone of brown silk instead of yellow underlies the net.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/123224/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/737838/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dressearly 1950sMadame GrèsSilk knitknit and taffetaEvening dress of pleated white silk jersey and black taffeta. Upper bodice of pleated jersey closes over left shoulder; lower bodice and hip yoke of black taffeta; skirt of pleated white taffeta. Hips encircled with pleated sash of black taffeta which falls down left side to mid-calf. Left side closure. Label: "Grès 1 rue de la Paix Paris"http://collections.mfa.org/objects/149818/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/830885/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress1950–60Silk taffeta, nylon(?) net, metal zipperSleeveless evening dress of dark pink silk taffeta; ruched, boned bodice, full skirt. Skirt fullness pulled up at left hip with a ruched cord, which continues up the left side and over the shoulder as a shoulder strap. Under this, a skirt gore in lighter pink taffeta gives the effect of an underskirt. Left side of skirt given shape by gathered bunch of nylon net sewn inside.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/336301/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/869661/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress1989Geoffrey BeeneSilk plain weave (taffeta and chiffon)Turquoise and purple iridescent taffeta dress with chiffon bodice and long sleeves. Labeled "Geoffrey Beene"Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/407810/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/961861/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress1966Geoffrey BeeneWool knit with rhinestonesBlack wool jersey dress studded with rhinestones. Labeled "Geoffrey Beene"Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/407813/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/867912/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress2003Geoffrey BeeneSilk jersey, silk satin, horsehairDress of burgundy stitched silk jersey bodice with white silk satin skirt and burgundy horsehair trim. Labeled "Geoffrey Beene"Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/407816/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/891868/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress1967Geoffrey BeenePrinted cotton matelasséBlack and white cotton matelassé dress printed with all over, abstract floral design from Fall 1967 collectionReproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/426982/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/886080/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress1993Geoffrey BeeneSilk plain weave (faille) and sequinsEvening dress with bodice of black with white stripes sequins and skirt of white silk faille with black stripes from Spring 1993 collection.Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/426995/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/894975/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress1986Geoffrey BeeneRayon lace and silk satinIvory and black lace dress with ivory silk satin lining.Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/436426/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/891872/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress1987Geoffrey BeeneMylar lace and silk plain weave (crepe de chine and organza)Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/436431/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/894977/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress1987Geoffrey BeenePrinted wool jersey, quilted with metallic threadLong, printed black wool jersey dress quilted with metallic thread.Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/436432/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/896501/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress1990Geoffrey BeeneSilk plain weave (crepe) and silk satin, brocaded and quilted with gold threadLong, black sponge crepe dress with attached blue silk satin apron brocaded with gold and apron strings quilted with gold thread.Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/436433/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/891874/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress2001Geoffrey BeenePrinted silk plain weave (georgette)Black and white printed silk georgette evening dress.Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/436437/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/891876/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress2003Geoffrey BeeneWool flannel, horsehair, leatherLight brown wool flannel evening dress with halter top, horsehair midriff insert, and leather and horsehair trimmed hem.Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/436439/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/922252/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress1960Geoffrey BeeneWool jersey and silk satinEvening dress with navy wool jersey bodice and ivory silk satin skirt, collar, and cuffsReproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/441506/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/935801/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress1970–79Geoffrey BeenePrinted silk plain weave (taffeta)Strapless, wrap silk taffeta animal print evening dressReproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/441515/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/975999/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dressabout 1865Mme. RogerSilk plain weave (faille) and satin, trimmed with silk satin ribbon, net, and silk laceDress in two parts with separate belt. Ribbed silk widely striped pink and white; short bodice with low-cut sloping neck; full skirt, slight train in back, trimmed with panels of white ribbed silk, points of white satin and white silk lace, separate folded white satin belt with ribbed white silk lappets and pink satin.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/446438/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/922265/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dressFall 1984Geoffrey BeeneSilk satin (charmeuse), silk plain weave, LurexBlack silk charmeuse halter dress trimmed with silver Lurex with triangular "illusion" insert at midriff.Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/448375/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/922269/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dressFall 1989Geoffrey BeeneSilk twill and panne velvetBrown and black checked silk dress with flocked black velvet flowers and black and gold panne velvet neckline and long sleeves.Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/448378/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/961864/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dressSpring 2001Geoffrey BeeneSilk knit (jersey) and linen plain weaveBlack matte jersey wrap full-length gown with geometric blue and lavender linen inserts at center front of bodice and skirt; sleeveless with plunging V-neckline.Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/448384/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/922275/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dressSpring 2001Geoffrey BeeneWool and silk satin (charmeuse) and cotton plain weave (organdy)Silver wool and silk charmeuse dress with black organdy and satin trim.Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/448385/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/925444/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dressabout 1859–60Silk plain weave (taffeta), with warp-and-weft float patterningAn evening dress in two parts and a pair of matching hair bows (match trimming): taffeta woven with plaid of green, white, and pink; (a) bodice, wide flaring neckline, very short puffed sleeves, boned and laced down center back coming to deep point center back and center front, trimmed with bows and streamers of green and white striped taffeta ribbon; (c,d) hair bows of same ribbon trimming; (a) lined with white linen; (b) skirt very full with fullness in pleats except at center back where it is gathered at waistband; lined throughout with glazed white cotton. Said to have been worn by the Parker ladies.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/458241/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1381030/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dressabout 1868, restored about 1962Mme. RogerSilk plain weave patterned with weft floats, net, satin and blond laceEvening dress in two parts. Bodice and most of skirt of white satin with self figure of broad ribbon serpentines with crossing sprays of highly decorative flowers and fruit including pomegranate; bodice with low rounded neck in front, lower edge cut in tabs, sleeves elbow length with white chiffon forming top slightly puffed portion; skirt front of white satin cut straight with flounce of knife pleats along bottom edge, fullness of skirt at back in soft pleats, pleated puffs on side, bows of white satin finished with tassels of silk and artificial pearls, artificial pearl fringe along front edges of overskirt. Some additional trimming originally on dress, but now missing.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/488662/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/906728/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress: "Pollution Alert"1972Geoffrey BeeneSilk jersey, sequinsBlack sequined full-length T-shirt evening dress titled "Pollution Alert." Sequined adornment deptics tree, cloud, and traffic light in green, white and red on black ground. Fall 1972 collection.Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/426984/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/867914/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening handbagmid-20th centuryColored metal beads, gilt metal frame, marcasite; silk satin liningBeaded evening bag with gilt metal frame set with marcasite; lined with cream silk satin. Labeled, "Hand made in France."http://collections.mfa.org/objects/407450/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1214176/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's Grecian pageant costumeabout 1900Wool plain weave stenciled with metallic pigmentsTunic and underdress of fine white wool plain weave. Sleeveless underdress, gathered at the neck, stencilled border along hem; tunic of pleated wool, shorter at center front and center back with graduated pleats on either side, stencilled-leaf design along hem, palmettes at center front and back. Worn by Aimée Rotch Sargent during Grecian-inspired tableau.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/313681/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/794152/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's jacketabout 1610–15, with later alterationsLinen plain weave, embroidered with metallic threads and spangles; metallic bobbin laceUndyed linen embroidered with silver and gilt-silver yarns and spangles in daffodil scroll pattern, trimmed with metallic lace. Reconstructed with non-matching linen ground. Same embroidery pattern as 43.244a-bhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/116779/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/842193/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's jacket1912–13Jean-Philippe WorthSilk satin stripe, brocaded; lamé, silk plain weave (chiffon)Woman's at-home jacket in the form of an 18th-century riding coat with deep skirts, made of pink, white and ivory satin stripes brocaded with polychrome flowers in the Louis XVI style, gold lame "vest" with rhinestone buttons, ivory silk chiffon "fichu" wraps around neck and hooks onto self on proper right; short puffed sleeves with chiffon "engageantes." Labelled "C Worth, Paris" on Petersham band and "92578" on tag sewn to band.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/403173/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/845808/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWomen's evening jacket1935–40Silk plain weave (crepe), smocked and embroidered with sequins and glass beadsBlack silk crepe evening jacket embellished front and back with glass beads, sequins, and rhinestones with smocking at the shoulders.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/396862/rdf