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Woman's evening dress

(American, 1922–2002)
1980s
Object PlaceNew York, New York
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave (chiffon), leather, plastic
DimensionsCenter Back (dress): 60.3 cm (23 3/4 in.)
Center Front (dress): 98.4 cm (38 3/4 in.)
Other (Waist - dress): 63.5 cm (25 in.)
Center Back (jacket): 61.3 cm (24 1/8 in.)
Center Front (jacket): 55.2 cm (21 3/4 in.)
Overall (belt): 4.1 x 72.4 cm (1 5/8 x 28 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Gabriella Beranek
Accession number2005.586.1-3
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenancePurchased by the donor in 1965; gift to MFA November 23, 2005.
Group shot: 2005.1053.1, 2005.1053.2, 2005.1053.4
Bill Blass
Fall 1993
Group shot: 2016.519.1-2
Bill Blass, Inc.
about 1995
Dress
Bill Blass
1996
Bill Blass
Spring 1993
Group shot: 2006.1987.1, 2006.1987.3
Bill Blass
1990s
Group shot: 2005.1052.1-3
Bill Blass
Fall 1993
Woman's dress
Arnold Scaasi
Spring/Summer 1986