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
Evening gown
Carolina Herrera
Center back: 119.4 cm (47 in.)
Classification: Costumes
Culture: American
Accession number: 2012.197
Description: Strapless evening gown with black top and drop waist. Bottom is royal blue and bells out, lots of detail and draping in skirt. Interior label: "SARA FREDERICS" "CAROLINA HERRERA "DRY CLEAN ONLY" "MADE IN USA" "6"
Provenance/Ownership History: By 2011, acquired by Nancy T. Lerner; 2012, gift of Lerner to the MFA. (Accession date: April 25, 2012)
Gift of Nancy T. Lerner in memory of Steven L. Lerner