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Woman's dress
Designed by: Bill Gibb (English, 1943–1988)
English
about 1976
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave (chiffon) and embroidered net trimmed with silk and metallic ribbon
Dimensions
Center back: 127 cm (50 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by the Fashion Council, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Accession Number2007.264
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCream chiffon pleated dress with an embroidered net apron, keyhole neckline, blue and red ribbons on bust and hem, and gold ties. Labeled: "Bill Gibb/ London"
ProvenancePurchased from Resurrection, Los Angeles, CA, by the MFA, March 21, 2007