Woman's two-part evening gown
Bill Blass
(American, 1922–2002)
Anna Miller
(American)
1950–53
Object PlaceUnited States
Medium/TechniqueAppliquéd linen, plain weave, appliquéd with braid, beads, and faux pearls
DimensionsCenter Back (gown): 121.9 cm (48 in.)
Center Back (stole): 198.1 x 29.2 cm (78 x 11 1/2 in.)
Center Back (stole): 198.1 x 29.2 cm (78 x 11 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Stewart Shillito Maxwell, Jr. in memory of his mother Marilyn M. Maxwell
Accession number2005.474.1-2
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ProvenanceGift from Marilyn M. Maxwell (donor's mother) December 25, 1987; 2005 Gift to MFA, September 21, 2005
1950–59
20th century