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Dress
Designed by: Roy Halston Frowick, known as Halston (American, 1932–1990)
American
1980s
Medium/Technique
Velvet, silk.
Dimensions
Center back: 172.7 cm (68 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jacqueline and Albert Togut
Accession Number2012.211
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGrape velvet halter gown with plunging V-neckline. Back of the dress tapers to a point creating a subtle train, upper park has a slit from the neck to the waist of the dress. Elasticized seam at waist, black silk lining.
ProvenanceAbout 1980s, acquired by Jacqueline Togut; 2012, gift of Togut to the MFA. (Accession date: April 25, 2012)