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
1970s
Designed by Elinor Simmons
Designed for Malcolm Starr
Center back: 137.2 cm (54 in.)
Silk (?) jersey, with beads, sequins, buttons
Classification: Costumes
Culture: American
Accession number: 2011.2062
Description: Full length, long sleeved, beige jersey dress. Sheer net insert at waist, embellished with blue, red/orange and gold beads with silver sequins. Matching buttons on sleeve cuffs. Round collar. Back zipper.
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