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Woman's dress (cheongsam)

Woman's dress (cheongsam)

1950–59
Object PlaceChina
Medium/TechniqueSynthetic satin, silk satin, silk plain weave lining, metal zippers and snaps; appliquéd with glass beads, faux pearls, crocheted cotton, rayon velvet
DimensionsCenter back: 104.1 cm (41 in.)
Credit LineGift of Julia A. McCarthy in honor of Mary Noreen McCarthy
Accession number2004.2060
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceA vintage clothing store, Seattle, WA; about 1984, purchased by Julia A. McCarthy; 2004, gift of McCarthy to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 17, 2004)
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