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Strapless dress with wrap (Dress, part 1 of 2)

Vivienne Westwood (English, born in 1941)
British
Late 20th century
1990s

Medium/Technique Silk and synthetic plain weave (seersucker) and synthetic net
Dimensions Center front (Dress): 106.7 cm (42 in.)
Center back (Dress): 91.4 cm (36 in.)
Credit Line Museum purchase with funds donated by the Curators Circle: Fashion Council
Accession Number2020.152.2
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionStrapless dress made of striped silk jacquard sewn to an inner corset and embellished with black net. Label: Vivienne Westwood
ProvenanceDecember 6, 2019, Hindman Auctions, Chicago, sale #703, to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 26, 2020)