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Dress
Designed by: Alexander McQueen CBE (English,1969–2010)
British
Fall 1998
Medium/Technique
Wool twill
Dimensions
Center back: 162.6 cm (64 in.)
Center front: 160 cm (63 in.)
Costume (Bust X Waist X Hips): 37 1/2 × 31 × 38 in. (95.3 × 78.7 × 96.5 cm)
Center front: 160 cm (63 in.)
Costume (Bust X Waist X Hips): 37 1/2 × 31 × 38 in. (95.3 × 78.7 × 96.5 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by the Fashion Council, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Accession Number2012.1038
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLight herringbone wool dress in a 30s inspired style. Bias cut dress with modified funnel neckline; structured bodice with cap sleeves; side zipper closure and button down front. Inverted V panel at back and side zipper closure. Dress from McQueen's "Joan" collection, fall 1998.
ProvenanceBefore 2012, purchased by Marilyn Glass, Los Angeles, CA; 2012, gift of Marilyn Glass to the MFA. (Accession date: December 12, 2012)