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Woman's dress
Designed by: Jean Muir (British, 1933–1995)
Retailed by: Henri Bendel Department Store (American, founded 1895)
Retailed by: Henri Bendel Department Store (American, founded 1895)
English
1960s
Medium/Technique
Printed silk plain weave (chiffon)
Dimensions
Center back: 101.6 cm (40 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by the Fashion Council, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Accession Number2007.266
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionYellow printed chiffon dress with pink, purple, black, and green abstract shapes, a ruffled sailor collar, (10) ten layers of ruffles along the skirt, and metal zipper along center front. Labeled: "Jean Muir/ London" and "Henri Bendel/ Limited Edition/ London"
ProvenancePurchased from Resurrection, Los Angeles, CA, by the MFA, March 21, 2007
CopyrightReproduced with permission.