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Woman's dress
Designed by: Bill Blass (American, 1922–2002)
American
1971
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave (organza)
Dimensions
Center back: 130.81 cm (51 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by the Textile and Costume Society, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Accession Number2008.343
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong black evening dress made of two layers of silk organza with off-the-shoulder round neckline ending in enormous balloon sleeves, and empire waistline trimmed with picot-edged silk satin ribbon forming an "X" shape across the bodice ending in side bow. Elastic at collar and cuffs. 16.5" zipper down center back. The dress is constructed with two side seams with pinked edging on the interior. Label at right side of interior bodice reads "Bill Blass."
ProvenancePurchased from internet dealer pastperfectvintage.com by Susan Ward, 2008. Purchased from Susan Ward by the MFA. (Accession date: June 25, 2008)