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Dress

Designed by: John Bates (English, 1938 – 2022)
Designed for: Jean Varon (active 1960s–1970s)
English
1973
Medium/Technique Printed polyester plain weave, acetate plain weave lining
Dimensions Center back: 129.5 cm (51 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2011.2273
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's tea length dress of cream-colored sheer polyester with V-neck, double layer short sleeves, and sea shell images printed on skirt hem. Underdress of cream acetate with spaghetti straps and back zipper closure. Buttons in back.
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)