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Woman's ensemble in two parts (top, skirt)

(American, founded 1901)
1970s–1980s
Object PlaceFrance
Medium/TechniqueSynthetic plain weave (crepe) with warp patterning, clipped; silk plain weave (crepe), printed and embroidered; silk satin weave, embroidered; synthetic plain weave; synthetic damask; elastic
DimensionsTop: Center back: 58 cm (22 13/16 in.)
Skirt: Center back: 69 cm (27 3/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession number2010.697.1-2
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceBefore 2010, purchased by Jean S. Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2010, gift of Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: September 22, 2010)
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