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Woman's evening dress
Designed by: Travis Banton (American, 1894–1958)
Worn by: Anna May Wong (Chinese-American, 1905–1961)
Worn by: Anna May Wong (Chinese-American, 1905–1961)
American
1934
Medium/Technique
Silk satin, embroidered
Dimensions
Center back: 158.8 cm (62 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by Jane Pappalardo
Accession Number2011.46
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBias-cut, black satin evening gown with train. Peonies embroidered on shoulders and V-back.
ProvenanceBy 2011 with Decades, Inc., Los Angeles; 2011, purchased from Decades by the MFA (Accession date: March 23, 2011)