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Woman's sundress
Labeled: II O II [Utility] (British, 1945–1950)
English
about 1946
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Acetate printed plain weave
Dimensions
Center back: 104.8 x 68.6 cm (41 1/4 CB x 27 in. Waist measurement)
Bust: 31 1/2"
Bust: 31 1/2"
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2010.1392
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite halter neckline dress with bright pink, blue, red, and green floral print, peplum at natural waistline. Zipper at center back. One interior label: "II O II."
ProvenanceBy 2010, with Leslie Verrinder, Tin Tin Collectables, London; 2010, sold by Verrinder to Frederic Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2010, year-end gift of Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: January 26, 2011)