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Woman's dress
Designed by: Cyreld
French
1980s
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk (?) velvet; synthetic lamé; tulle; plastic zipper
Dimensions
Center back: 115 cm (45 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2010.694
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong sleeved knee-length evening dress of black velvet with gold metallic lamé pleated collar trimmed with embroidered tulle (in imitation of lace). An attached self belt can be tied in a bow at the waist seam. Closes with a zipper at center back and three snaps at each cuff. Labelled at right back neck: "Cyreld / Paris"
ProvenanceBefore 2010, purchased by Jean S. Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; gift of Sharf to the MFA (Accession date: September 22, 2010)