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Woman's ensemble
Designed by: Main Rousseau Bocher, known as Mainbocher (American (active in France), 1891–1976)
American
about 1960
Medium/Technique
Silk twill, printed.
Dimensions
Center back (dress): 102.9 cm (40 1/2 in.)
Center front (dress): 96.5 cm (38 in.)
Center back (jacket): 44.5 cm (17 1/2 in.)
Center front (jacket): 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)
Center front (dress): 96.5 cm (38 in.)
Center back (jacket): 44.5 cm (17 1/2 in.)
Center front (jacket): 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Holly Brubach
Accession Number2014.2059.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionRed silk faille sleeveless sheath dress with fitted waist and rounded neckline. Red floral print.
Cropped double-breasted jacket of red silk faille with a floral print; 3/4 sleeves and rounded collar.
Cropped double-breasted jacket of red silk faille with a floral print; 3/4 sleeves and rounded collar.
ProvenanceAbout 1992, sold by the Estate of Molly Milbank, c/o Caroline MIlbank to Holly Brubach, Pittsburgh, PA; 2014, gift of Brubach to the MFA. (Accession date: December 10, 2014)