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Woman's evening dress or tea gown
French
1919–30
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk velvet, embroidered with metallic thread and silk-and-metallic cord; silk plain weave lining
Dimensions
Center front: 141 cm (55 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Benjamin Pierce Cheney Fund
Accession Number2006.1422
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlue-green silk velvet gown, embroidered at cuffs and neckline in imitation of North African or Middle Eastern caftans, chain-stitched areas in gold metal-wrapped thread, outlined in couched cord of twisted orange silk and gold metallic thread, with trompe-l'oeil pendant effect at center front. Tan silk plain weave lining. Printed silk label at back of neck: "Babani / 98 Bd Haussman / Paris"
ProvenanceMay 2006, purchased by dealer Katy Kane of New Hope, PA from a Long Island, NY estate; purchased by the MFA (Accession date: September 20, 2006)