Dress

Designed for: House of Chloé (French, founded 1952)

French

about 1980

Medium/Technique Printed silk plain weave

Dimensions Center back: 124.5 cm (49 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Mary Tavener Holmes

Accession Number2014.402

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionBlue and white geometric print dress with gathered waist, long sleeves, and ruffle at neck; iridescent bead closures at center front.

Marks Label 1: Chloe; Made in France
Label 2: Elizabeth Arden; New York

ProvenanceAbout 1980s, sold by E. Arden to Mary Tavener Holmes, New York, NY; 2014, gift of Holmes to the MFA. (Accession date: February 26, 2014)