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
Ensemble in three parts (vest, shirt, skirt)
Designed by Koos van den Akker
Vest: Center back: 50.8 cm (20 in.)
Shirt: Center back: 54.6 cm (21 1/2 in.)
Skirt: Center back: 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. Interior label: "KOOS VAN DER AKKER NEW YORK DEN HAAG" Pink silk shirt with long sleeves, elasticized cuffs. Open neckline with thin strings attached to tie at top. White floral ribbon trim creates 2 vertical lines down top front and wraps around the waist. No interior label. Off white skirt with wide waistband and circle patches in floral fabrics. Interior label: "KOOS VAN DER AKKER NEW YORK DEN HAAG"
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