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DEACESSIONED June 26, 2014
Woman's dress
Designed by: Adele Simpson (American, 1903–1995)
American
late 1960s–early 1970s
Medium/Technique
Silk and rayon velvet, printed silk and lurex plain weave, acetate plain weave lining
Dimensions
Center back: 128.3 cm (50 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Adele Simpson
Accession Number2007.775
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFloor-length dress with burgundy velvet bodice and small standing collar, sleeves, skirt and collar bow of silk and lurex printed with paisley design in red, purple, white, blue and green; acetate plain weave lining. Labeled: "Adele Simpson"
Provenance2007, gift of Joan Raines to the MFA (Accession date: September 19, 2007); June 25, 2014, deaccessioned by the MFA for sale through Augusta Auctions, Bellows Falls, VT.