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Woman's dress

(French, 1914–1982)
1960–65
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave (chiffon) and velvet
DimensionsCenter back: 106.7 cm (42 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. James M. Gavin
Accession number2007.1138
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenancePurchased by the donor, Jean Gavin, from Pierre Balmain between 1961-1962; Gift to MFA (Accession Date: January 23, 2008)
Group Shot: 2007.1136.1-3
Pierre Balmain
about 1961
Conservation status: Before treatment
Pierre Balmain
1961
Woman's dress
Pierre Balmain
Autumn-Winter 1961
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Arnold Scaasi
1990s
Group shot: 50.803a-b
Charles Frederick Worth
about 1880
Woman's dress
Thea Porter
about 1970
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Sophie Theallet
2012-2014
Conservation status: Before treatment
Pierre Balmain
1949
Evening mantle
Le Bon Marché department store
1900