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Evening dress

(English, born in South Africa, 1907–1976)
1930s
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave (crepe) and silk plain weave discharged and printed
DimensionsCenter back: 123.2 cm (48 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession number2014.1050
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceBefore 2014, acquired by Leslie Verrinder, TinTin Collectibles, London, England; 2014, sold by Verrinder to Frederic A. Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2014, gift of Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: June 25, 2014)
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Group shot: 2014.1060.1-2
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Group shot: 2010.697.1-2
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Restricted: For reference only
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