Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The Museum Year 2012
The Acquisitions
David and Roberta Logie Department of Textile and Fashion Arts: July 2011–June 2012
Woman's ensemble in two parts
1960s
Coat: Center back: 101.6 cm (40 in.)
Dress: Center back: 87.6 cm (34 1/2 in.)
Wool
Classification: Costumes
Culture: American
Accession number: 2011.2066.1-2
Description: Blue, green, beige and cream paisley wool coat. Metallic chain covered buttons on front plus one button on each cuff. Interior label: "Leondaca". Blue, green, beige and cream paisley wool dress. Knee length with cap sleeves and a round neckline. Back zipper. Interior label: "Leondaca".
Provenance/Ownership History: Before 2000, purchased by Sydell Masterman; 2011, gift of Sydell Masterman to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 21, 2011)
Gift of Sydell Masterman