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Evening dress
Designed by: Charles James (American (born in England), 1906–1978)
American (New York CIty)
1951
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave (chiffon) and satin
Dimensions
Center back: 142.9 cm (56 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase in honor of Elizabeth Ann Coleman, David and Roberta Logie Curator of Textile and Fashion Arts, 1998-2004, with funds donated by the Textile and Costume Society, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Accession Number2004.138
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionEvening dress of gray pearl silk chiffon over silk satin. Bodice has wide straps and draped chiffon forming decorative element on center front. Skirt has draped chiffon swagged around hips and brought to back in seam.
ProvenanceWorn by Alice Topp-Lee; With Cora Ginsburg, LLC, 2003; Purchased by the MFA, March 24, 2004
CopyrightReproduced with permission.