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Woman's dress
probably American
1930–35
Object Place: probably United States
Medium/Technique
Rayon crepe with machine hemstitching and applied soutache braid
Dimensions
Center back (dress): 127 cm (50 in.)
Length x width (belt): 99.1 x 5.1 cm (39 x 2 in.)
Length x width (belt): 99.1 x 5.1 cm (39 x 2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Susan Ward
Accession Number2001.456.1-2
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDress with matching belt of apple-green rayon crepe. Asymmetrical bodice front closure with round covered buttons; front midriff and skirt cut in asymmetrical geometric panels. Side snap placket closure. Full raglan sleeves, cut on bias, machine-hemstitched in grid pattern, with smaller squares filled in with matching soutache braid applied in a meandering pattern. Sleeves end in long fitted cuffs with covered buttons. Belt with panel of applied soutache braid at front; closes with snaps.
ProvenancePurchased at vintage textile show by Susan Ward, about 1995; Gift to the MFA, 2001