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Woman's evening ensemble

(American, 1927–2004)
1992
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueWool jersey, silk plain weave (taffeta), net and lace with silk satin piping; net embroidered and appliquéd with chenille, sequins, glass beads
DimensionsCenter back (gown): 142.2 cm (56 in.)
Center back (jacket): 43.2 cm (17 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Geoffrey Beene
Accession number2004.158.1-2
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceGeoffrey Beene archive; Gift to the MFA, March 24, 2004
CopyrightReproduced with permission.
Group shot: 2007.567.1-2
Geoffrey Beene
1990s
Conservation status: Before treatment
Geoffrey Beene
1992
Conservation status: Before treatment
Geoffrey Beene
Fall/Winter 1991
Conservation status: Before treatment; Group shot: 2004.155.1-2
Geoffrey Beene
1987
Dress
Cristóbal Balenciaga
about 1955–1965
Restricted: For reference only; Group shot: 54.810, 54.1028, 51.2628a-b
Maison Agnès
About 1914
Group shot: 2013.195.1-2
Geoffrey Beene
about 2000
Group shot: 2004.682.1-2
Geoffrey Beene
Fall 1992
Evening dress
Cristóbal Balenciaga
1949
Woman's dress
Ruben Panis
1980s
Woman's hat
John P. John
1945–53