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Woman's evening dress
Designed by: Bill Blass (American, 1922–2002)
American
1980s
Object Place: New York, New York
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave (chiffon), leather, plastic
Dimensions
Center Back (dress): 60.3 cm (23 3/4 in.)
Center Front (dress): 98.4 cm (38 3/4 in.)
Other (Waist - dress): 63.5 cm (25 in.)
Center Back (jacket): 61.3 cm (24 1/8 in.)
Center Front (jacket): 55.2 cm (21 3/4 in.)
Overall (belt): 4.1 x 72.4 cm (1 5/8 x 28 1/2 in.)
Center Front (dress): 98.4 cm (38 3/4 in.)
Other (Waist - dress): 63.5 cm (25 in.)
Center Back (jacket): 61.3 cm (24 1/8 in.)
Center Front (jacket): 55.2 cm (21 3/4 in.)
Overall (belt): 4.1 x 72.4 cm (1 5/8 x 28 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Gabriella Beranek
Accession Number2005.586.1-3
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLabeled: "Bill Blass"
ProvenancePurchased by the donor in 1965; gift to MFA November 23, 2005.