Woman's dress with shawl
Valentino Garavani (known as Valentino)
(Italian, born in 1932)
House of Valentino
(Italian, founded 1959)
Valentino Boutique
(Italian, founded 1960)
1990s
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave (chiffon) over silk plain weave, trimmed with silk satin
DimensionsCenter back (dress): 84.5 cm (33 1/4 in.)
Length (shawl): 228.6 cm (90 in.)
Length (shawl): 228.6 cm (90 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Accession number2007.579.1-2
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ProvenancePurchased by donor in the 1990s; Gift to MFA June 27, 2007Valentino Garavani (known as Valentino)
early 21st century
House of Valentino