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Woman's evening dress
American
1950–60
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Silk taffeta, nylon(?) net, metal zipper
Dimensions
Center back length: 124.5 cm (49 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ethan Bisbee in honor of her mother Elizabeth D. Gongaware
Accession Number2001.835
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CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSleeveless evening dress of dark pink silk taffeta; ruched, boned bodice, full skirt. Skirt fullness pulled up at left hip with a ruched cord, which continues up the left side and over the shoulder as a shoulder strap. Under this, a skirt gore in lighter pink taffeta gives the effect of an underskirt. Left side of skirt given shape by gathered bunch of nylon net sewn inside.
ProvenanceGift from Elizabeth Gongaware to Mrs. Ethan Bisbee, May 2001; Gift to the MFA, November 2001