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)

1985
Designed by Oscar de la Renta
Top: Center back: 87.6 cm (34 1/2 in.) Skirt: Center back: 108 cm (42 1/2 in.)
Metallic woven lamé

Classification: Costumes

Culture: American

Accession number: 2011.1890.1-2

Description: Black and gold lamé tunic top with floral patterning. Attached sash at bottom. Round collar, back button closure at neck. Long black and gold lamé pleated skirt. Herringbone pattern.

Provenance/Ownership History: 1985, purchased from House of Chanel, France, by Dorothy Rudman, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2011, gift of Rudman to the MFA. (Accession date: October 26, 2011)

Gift of Dorothy B. Rudman