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Woman's evening ensemble
Cristóbal Balenciaga (Spanish (active in France), 1895–1972)
French
1963
Object Place: Paris, France
Dimensions
Center back (dress): 135.6 cm (53 3/8 in.)
Center back (cape): 69.1 cm (27 3/16 in.)
Center back (cape): 69.1 cm (27 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy
Accession Number65.502a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFull length dress of pale aqua satin solidly trimmed with rhinestones, pearls and clear and gold colored beads. Long sleeves and scoop neck. Short cape trimmed with the same assortment of beads. Good condition.
Provenance1963, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy; 1965, Gift to the MFA (Accession date: April 14, 1965)