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Woman's dress
American
1980s
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave (chiffon) appliqued with cotton plain weave and plastic sequins; synthetic net, silk satin ribbon.
Dimensions
Center back: 104 cm (40 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mary Philopoulos
Accession Number2010.990
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's evening dress features a black silk bodice paired with a long white chiffon skirt. Bodice has empire waistline, V-neckline, and large puffed sleeves appliqued with random pattern of white leaves and sequins. Wide black satin ribbon at waist, zipper at back. Skirt made up of four layers of white chiffon.
Three interior labels read:
"Rubin Panis"
"Sarah Fredericks"
"Dry Clean Only. Do not use petroleum solvents or the coin operated method of dry cleaning."
Three interior labels read:
"Rubin Panis"
"Sarah Fredericks"
"Dry Clean Only. Do not use petroleum solvents or the coin operated method of dry cleaning."
ProvenanceBy 1990, purchased by Mary Philopolous, Canton MA; 2010, gift of Mary Philopolous to MFA. (Accession Date: December 15, 2010)