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Woman's dress
Designed by: Christian Lacroix (French, born in 1951)
French
1992
Medium/Technique
Printed cotton plain-weave, gold-colored metal, rhinestones, metal and plastic zipper
Dimensions
Center back: 74.9 cm (29 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mary Tavener Holmes
Accession Number2007.565
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionHalter sundress of polished cotton, printed with red, green, and gold floral pattern on black ground; ties, attached at center front, go over shoulders, cross, and lace through six gold and rhinestone rings along center back. Short zipper at center back of skirt. Labeled: "Christian Lacroix / Paris / 36 / Made in France / 100% cotton." Attached paper hang tag with "Eté 1992", model and color numbers. See object file.
ProvenancePurchased by donor in 1992; Gift to MFA June 27, 2007