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Dress

Designed by: John Bates (English, 1938 – 2022)
Designed for: Jean Varon (active 1960s–1970s)
English
1967

Medium/Technique Nylon and cotton machine lace
Dimensions Center back: 95.3 cm (37 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2011.2272
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWoman's babydoll mini-dress of sheer yellow nylon with yellow acetate lining. V-neck bodice and wide skirt hem of white cotton lace. High waistline trimmed with yellow satin ribbon and bow.
ProvenanceBy 2011, Leslie Verrinder of TinTin Collectibles, London; 2011, sold by TinTin Collectibles to Jean and Frederic Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2011, year-end gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: January 25, 2012)