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 Dress
about 1987
House of Valentino
Center back: 88.9 cm (35 in.)
Linen; silk lining
Classification: Costumes
Culture: Italian
Accession number: 2012.198
Description: Red linen sleeveless knee-length dress with matching belt; V-shaped yoke and patch pockets; round neckline; three decorative buttons down center front.
Provenance/Ownership History: 2012, gift of anonymous donor to the MFA (Accession date: April 25, 2012)
Anonymous gift