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Woman's evening dress

1950–60
Object PlaceUnited States
Medium/TechniqueSilk taffeta, nylon(?) net, metal zipper
DimensionsCenter back length: 124.5 cm (49 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Ethan Bisbee in honor of her mother Elizabeth D. Gongaware
Accession number2001.835
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceGift from Elizabeth Gongaware to Mrs. Ethan Bisbee, May 2001; Gift to the MFA, November 2001
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