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Evening dress

(French, 1858–1956)
about 1895
Object PlaceParis, France
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave (bengaline), embroidered with glass beads
DimensionsCenter front (bodice): 36.5 cm (14 3/8 in.)
Center back (skirt): 108 cm (42 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Hugh D. Scott
Accession number50.802a-b
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceGift to the MFA, April 13, 1950
Dress
House of Worth
about 1880
House of Worth
about 1880
Reception or dinner dress
Charles Frederick Worth
about 1883
Group shot: 2003.288.1-2
Jean-Philippe Worth
about 1895
Group shot: 46.204a-b
Charles Frederick Worth
About 1888
House of Worth
early 1920s
a-b
Charles Frederick Worth
1880–85
Group shot: 2016.519.1-2
Bill Blass, Inc.
about 1995
House of Worth
about 1905
Beaded day dress
House of Adair
1920s
Group shot: 2007.567.1-2
Geoffrey Beene
1990s