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Woman's evening dress
Made for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Possibly after: Pierre Balmain (French, 1914–1982)
Possibly after: Pierre Balmain (French, 1914–1982)
American
about 1957–58
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Embroidered cotton
Dimensions
121.8 cm (47 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John P. Sturges
Accession Number1984.563
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBodice embroidered with glass beads in floral design, pink cotton velvet skirt, strapless. Label: "Made to Order - Bergdorf Goodman - Mrs. C.D. Dillon" and "Pierre Balmain" (hand written)
ProvenanceAbout 1957-8, Mrs. C. Douglas Dillon (Phyllis Ellsworth Dillon); About 1984, by inheritance to her sister, Mrs. John P. Sturges; Gift to the MFA (Accession date: October 24, 1984)