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Woman's evening ensemble
Designed by: John Kloss (American, 1937–1987 (active 1957–1979))
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Tunic: Silk satin with continuous supplementary metallic weft patterning. Pants: Silk satin; silk crepe lining.
Dimensions
Center back (tunic): 142.2 cm (56 in.)
Center back (pants): 69.9 cm (27 1/2 in.)
Center back (pants): 69.9 cm (27 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Stuart C. Welch
Accession Number2006.2006.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack sleeveless top with seven (7) plastic buttons down the center front, the garment hangs open from the waist down. Supplemental wefts create a silver metallic ribbon-like motif in stripes across the garment the opposite is visible on the reverse. Label: John Kloss at Henri Bendel" Black palazzo-style pants with a metal zipper on the side and elastic waistband. Label: "John Kloss at Henri Bendel"
ProvenancePurchased by donor in the 1970s. Gift to MFA December 13, 2006.