Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The Museum Year 2012

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David and Roberta Logie Department of Textile and Fashion Arts: July 2011–June 2012


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Woman's ensemble in two parts: tunic and skirt

about 1960
Designed by Roberto Capucci
Tunic: Center back: 80 cm (31 1/2 in.) Skirt: Center back: 61 cm (24 in.)
Silk

Classification: Costumes

Culture: Italian

Accession number: 2011.487.1-2

Description: Gray silk tunic with black band at hem. Scalloped sides. Back zipper. Gray silk skirt with two black velvet bands at hem. Back zipper.

Provenance/Ownership History: By 2011, sold by a private family to Juliana Cairone, President of Rare Vintage, New York, during a trip to Italy; 2011, sold by Rare Vintage to the MFA. (Accession date: September 21, 2011)

Museum purchase with funds donated by Mona S. Sadler