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Conservation status: Before treatment; Group shot: 2002.417.1-3
Woman's evening dress
Conservation status: Before treatment; Group shot: 2002.417.1-3

Woman's evening dress

Valentina (American (born in Russia), 1904–1989)
1930s
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueRayon jersey, rayon plain weave lining; suede appliquéd belt with gilt leather
DimensionsCenter back (overdress): 204.5 cm (80 1/2 in.)
Length (skirt): 109.2 cm (43 in.)
Length x width (belt): 77.5 x 12.7 cm (30 1/2 x 5 in.)
Credit LineGift of Polly Thayer Starr
Accession number2002.417.1-3
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenancePurchased and worn by Polly Thayer Starr (b. 1904 - d. 2006), Lexington, MA; 2002, gift of Polly Thayer Starr to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 25, 2002)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.