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
Straw jacket
Resort 2009
Ralph Rucci
Center back: 68.6 cm (27 in.)
Straw plain weave
Classification: Costumes
Culture: American
Accession number: 2011.494
Description: Plain weave straw jacket with hook and eye center front closure, knotched detail in center front; 3/4 sleeves and rounded back created with curved horizontal panels inset on the bias. Labeled: Chado Ralph Rucci
Provenance/Ownership History: 2009, purchased from Bergdorf Goodman, New York, by Mary Tavener Holmes; 2011, gift of Holmes to the MFA. (Accession date: September 21, 2011)
Gift of Mary Tavener Holmes