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
Day ensemble
Designed by Koos van den Akker
Center back (vest): 50.8 cm (20 in.)
Center back (shirt): 54.6 cm (21 1/2 in.)
Center back (skirt): 106.7 cm (42 in.)
Classification: Textiles
Culture: Dutch
Accession number: 2012.195.1-3
Description: Off-white vest with pink trim. Circle patches in floral fabrics applied to front and back. Pink silk shirt with long sleeves, elasticized cuffs. Open neckline with thin strings attached to tie at top. White floral ribbon trim creates two vertical lines down top front and wraps around the waist. Off-white skirt with wide waistband and circle patches in floral fabrics.
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