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Overdress and skirt
Designed by: Emile Pingat (French, active 1860–1896)
French
about 1880
Medium/Technique
Figured silk satin, glass beads
Dimensions
bodice: 73" CB; skirt 40" CF
Credit Line
Gift of the estate of Francis M. Benson, Jr.
Accession Number2017.4153.1-2
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's dinner/reception dress in two parts. Floral patterned figured silk overdress polonaise with contrasting wine-colored silk satin collar and edging, trimmed down bodice front with jet and glass beads. Skirt front of ruched wine-colored silk satin with bustle of black figured silk. Label: "E. Pingat rue Louis le Grande 60"
ProvenanceBy 1980, Gertrude McCloud Benson, by inheritance to her son, Francis M. Benson, Jr.; 2017, gift of the estate of Francis M. Benson, Jr. to the MFA. (Accession date: October 11, 2017)