Woman's evening dress
Henri Bendel Department Store
(American, founded 1895)
1949
Object PlaceNew York, USA
Medium/TechniqueSilk figured satin, silk chiffon and net linings with metal zippers
Dimensions128.2 x 68.5 cm (50 1/2 x 26 15/16 in.) measured flat for hanging storage
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Frederick W. Hilles
Accession number54.801
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Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
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Provenance1954, gift of Mrs. Frederic W. Hilles to the MFA (Accession date: June 10, 1954); June 25, 2014, deaccessioned by the MFA for sale through Augusta Auctions, Bellows Falls, VT.
1950–59
Early 19th century
1888–90
18th century