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

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Dress

1970s
Retailed by Bonwit Teller and Co.
Center back: 142.2 cm (56 in.)
Metallic fabric

Classification: Costumes

Culture: American

Accession number: 2011.2061

Description: Metallic dress in gold, blue and green paisley pattern. Long sleeves with v-neckline. Gold and silver trim around collar and waist. Zippers in back and at cuffs.

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