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Gown
Designed by: Main Rousseau Bocher, known as Mainbocher (American (active in France), 1891–1976)
French
1930s
Medium/Technique
lame, silk plain weave (charmeuse)
Dimensions
Center front x bust x waist x hips: 60 x 32 x 24 x 33 in. (152.4 x 81.3 x 61 x 83.8 cm)
Center back: 70 in. (177.8 cm)
Center back: 70 in. (177.8 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by the Fashion Council, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, in honor of Alexandra B. Huff
Accession Number2012.442
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFloral gold lame bias cut evening gown. Dress constructed in a combination of panels and pieces hand sewn together on the bias. Fabric in muted colors of gold, bronze, peach, green, and silver. In lieu of a lining the lame is double faced with interior fabric identical to lame pattern but made of colorful silk charmeuse. Dress is cut shorter in the front and has a fantail back. Custom made, numbered, .
Numbered: "18 984"
Numbered: "18 984"
ProvenanceAbout 1990, Marilyn Glass, Los Angeles, CA; 2012, sold by Glass to the MFA. (Accession date: June 27, 2012)