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
Dress
1960s
Retailed by Ann Barron
Center back: 111.8 cm (44 in.)
Silk (?) chiffon
Classification: Costumes
Culture: American
Accession number: 2011.2060
Description: Brown chiffon dress embellished with jewel-like stones along upper bodice. Sleeveless. Back zipper. Tag inside reads: Ann Barron, Brookline
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