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Dress in two parts (Dress and sash)

Designed by: John Bates (English, 1938 – 2022)
Designed for: Jean Varon (active 1960s–1970s)
English
1977
Object Place: United Kingdom

Medium/Technique Rayon plain weave, printed
Dimensions Center back: 144.8 cm (57 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2011.2321.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWoman's long shirt-dress of printed rayon with pattern of wide brown and narrow white and green stripes. Flared collar, front 4-button closure, front zipper to floor length skirt, and sash tie at waist.
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)