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Evening dress

Labeled: Jean Varon (active 1960s–1970s)
Designed by: John Bates (English, 1938 – 2022)
British
about 1970

Medium/Technique Polyester plain weave (chiffon)
Dimensions Center back: 127 cm (50 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2013.242
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionCream-colored, high-necked dress with ruffle at top made up of peach, lemon and cream colored horizontal bands. Matching-colored borders at bottom of dress. Zipper down center back with hook and eye closure. Interior label: "JOHN VARON."
Provenance2012, sold by Leslie Verrinder, Tintin Collectibles, London, England to Frederic A. Sharf, Chesnut Hill, MA; 2013, gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: February 27, 2013)