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Woman's dress

(1932–1989)
(American, founded 1940)
1980s
Object PlaceUnited States
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave (chiffon) appliqued with cotton plain weave and plastic sequins; synthetic net, silk satin ribbon.
DimensionsCenter back: 104 cm (40 15/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mary Philopoulos
Accession number2010.990
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceBy 1990, purchased by Mary Philopolous, Canton MA; 2010, gift of Mary Philopolous to MFA. (Accession Date: December 15, 2010)
Conservation status: Before treatment; Group shot: 2004.158.1-2
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