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Woman's ensemble
British
about 1970
Medium/Technique
Wool and viscose blend twill
Dimensions
Center back (dress): 142.2 cm (56 in.)
Center back (belt): 91.4 cm (36 in.)
Center back (belt): 91.4 cm (36 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2013.292.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong dress with black and white check bodice and hem; red fulled wool skirt, cuffs, collar and front plaquette; three quarter full sleeves, turned down collar, fitted waist with skirt lightly gathered in. Labeled: "JEAN VARON, MADE IN ENGLAND"
Thin black patent leather belt.
Thin black patent leather belt.
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)