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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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about 1955
Group shot: 2014.1060.1-2
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early 1970s
Dress
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about 1950
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Man's haori
late 1930s–early 1940s
Man's haori
late 1930s–early 1940s
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1973
Ratti S.p.A.
1980s?
Woman's pantsuit
Arnold Scaasi
Spring 1972
Restricted: For reference only
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about 1922