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Woman's evening ensemble

(American, 1937–1987 (active 1957–1979))
1970s
Medium/TechniqueTunic: Silk satin with continuous supplementary metallic weft patterning. Pants: Silk satin; silk crepe lining.
DimensionsCenter back (tunic): 142.2 cm (56 in.)
Center back (pants): 69.9 cm (27 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Stuart C. Welch
Accession number2006.2006.1-2
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenancePurchased by donor in the 1970s. Gift to MFA December 13, 2006.
Group shot: 2010.226.1-5
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