Woman's evening dress
Mme. Roger
(French, active in mid-19th century)
about 1865
Object PlaceParis, France
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave (faille) and satin, trimmed with silk satin ribbon, net, and silk lace
DimensionsCenter front (bodice): 43.1 cm (16 15/16 in.)
Center front (skirt): 109.2 cm (43 in.)
Center front (skirt): 109.2 cm (43 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Robert Homans
Accession number46.209a-c
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Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
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ProvenancePurchased in Paris between 1858 - 1861 by the parents of Fanny Crowninshield, (Mrs. John Quincy Adams II), (1839 - 1911), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, by descent to her daughter, Mrs. Robert Homans, Boston; 1946, gift of Mrs. Homans to MFA [see note 2]. (Accession date: February 14, 1946)
NOTES:
[1] See "Fashion Show: Paris Style," Boston: MFA, 2006, pg. 59-60.
[2] In 1943, the MFA received eleven dresses from Mrs. Homans which were originally worn by her mother. Two, (including this example), were designed by Mme. Roger, Paris, the other nine by the House of Worth, Paris.
NOTES:
[1] See "Fashion Show: Paris Style," Boston: MFA, 2006, pg. 59-60.
[2] In 1943, the MFA received eleven dresses from Mrs. Homans which were originally worn by her mother. Two, (including this example), were designed by Mme. Roger, Paris, the other nine by the House of Worth, Paris.
1928–30
about 1854
about 1858
mid 19th century
second half of 19th century