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Woman's evening dress
Designed by: Valentina (American (born in Russia), 1904–1989)
American
1930s
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Rayon jersey, rayon plain weave lining; suede appliquéd belt with gilt leather
Dimensions
Center back (overdress): 204.5 cm (80 1/2 in.)
Length (skirt): 109.2 cm (43 in.)
Length x width (belt): 77.5 x 12.7 cm (30 1/2 x 5 in.)
Length (skirt): 109.2 cm (43 in.)
Length x width (belt): 77.5 x 12.7 cm (30 1/2 x 5 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Polly Thayer Starr
Accession Number2002.417.1-3
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack rayon jersey overdress and floor-length skirt; overdress, lined with rayon and gathered at waist, can be draped in a variety of ways. Dress was originally white, overdyed black by Stahl(?), Boston. Wide shaped belt of black suede appliqued with gilt leather in an abstract pattern; fastens with metal snaps. Stamped "Lord & Taylor."
ProvenancePurchased and worn by Polly Thayer Starr (b. 1904 - d. 2006), Lexington, MA; 2002, gift of Polly Thayer Starr to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 25, 2002)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.