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Evening dress

Attributed to: Madeleine Vionnet (French, 1876–1975)
French (Paris)
about 1922
Object Place: Paris, France

Medium/Technique Silk; crépe
Dimensions 145 cm (57 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Henry Bliss
Accession Number62.623
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionPinkish red silk crepe with slender branch pattern, brocaded with clusters of blue daisies. Bodice of gray-blue chiffon, embroidered with red silk in chain stitch. Side panels of plain chiffon same color. Attached slip of chiffon and taffeta, matching in color. Hemline drops to points center front and back. Large blue and red plastic brooches, one on each hip. Bodice slightly soiled and brittle. By Madeleine Vionnet.
ProvenanceAbout 1922, created for donor by Madeleine Vionnet; gift of Mrs. Henry Bliss to the MFA (Accession date: June 6, 1962)