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Woman's dress
American
Spring, 1950
Medium/Technique
Taffeta and gros de Londres taffeta
Dimensions
Center back: 98 cm (38 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by Bonnie Covington
Accession Number2011.47
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionTafetta cocktail dress with strapless black bodice and India pink skirt. Pink sash ties into a large bow at hip. Unlined, with zipper on side of bodice. Spring 1950.
Inside label:
"Traina-Norell
New York"
Inside label:
"Traina-Norell
New York"
ProvenanceBy 2011 with Decades, Inc., Los Angeles; 2011, purchased from Decades by the MFA (Accession date: March 23, 2011)