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Woman's dress with shawl
Designed by: Valentino Garavani (known as Valentino) (Italian, born in 1932)
For: House of Valentino (Italian, founded 1960)
Label / line: Valentino Boutique (Italian, founded 1960)
For: House of Valentino (Italian, founded 1960)
Label / line: Valentino Boutique (Italian, founded 1960)
Italian
1990s
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave (chiffon) over silk plain weave, trimmed with silk satin
Dimensions
Center back (dress): 84.5 cm (33 1/4 in.)
Length (shawl): 228.6 cm (90 in.)
Length (shawl): 228.6 cm (90 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number2007.579.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionOlive green dress with a plain yoke neck top, scalloped edge, and a two tier pleated skirt. Labeled: "Valentino Boutique/ 4/ Made in Italy". Olive green silk shawl with gold overtoned lace border along two edges and pleated silk ends.
ProvenancePurchased by donor in the 1990s; Gift to MFA June 27, 2007