Woman's evening dress
Valentino Garavani (known as Valentino)
(Italian, born in 1932)
House of Valentino
(Italian, founded 1959)
Valentino Boutique
(Italian, founded 1960)
1980–89
Object PlaceItaly
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave (chiffon and tafetta), silk compound weave (matelassé crepe), horsehair
DimensionsCenter back: 152.4 cm (60 in.)
Credit LineGift of Ruth Oliver Jolliffe
Accession number2003.663
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Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
ProvenancePurchased in Boston, late 1980s; Gift to the MFA, September 17, 2003Valentino Garavani (known as Valentino)
early 21st century
House of Valentino
1980s