Woman's evening dress
Mme. Roger
(French, active in mid-19th century)
about 1868, restored about 1962
Object PlaceParis, France
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave patterned with weft floats, net, satin and blond lace
DimensionsCenter back 24 11/16 in. (62.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Robert Homans
Accession number46.207a-b
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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.
about 1800–20
19th century
About 1845
1850s
about 1850
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latter half of the 19th century
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