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Woman's evening ensemble
Designed by: Pauline Trigère (American (born in France), 1912–2002)
American
late 1960s
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Wool plain weave; silk net (tulle) embroidered with metallic disks and rhinestones
Dimensions
Center back length (coat): 30 inches
Center back length (dress): 54 inches
Center back length (blouse): 22.5 inches
Center back length (dress): 54 inches
Center back length (blouse): 22.5 inches
Credit Line
Gift of Reva Ostrow
Accession Number2009.2352.1-3
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack wool pea coat with wide flaring notched collar, 3-rhinestone button front closure, 2 slit front pockets, and white silk satin lining. Labelled: "Pauline Trigere" Long black wool sleeveless dress with scoop neck and empire waistline.
Long-sleeved black tulle blouse, embroidered with metallic disks and rhinestones. Small high neck collar and back button closure.
Long-sleeved black tulle blouse, embroidered with metallic disks and rhinestones. Small high neck collar and back button closure.
Signed
Dress labelled: Labelled: "Pauline Trigere #806 Made in USA"
ProvenanceBefore 2008, purchased by Ms. Reva Ostrow, New York; gift of Ostrow to the MFA (Accession date: April 22, 2009)