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Dress

Designed by: Elinor Simmons
Designed for: Malcolm Starr (American, 1940–1976)
American
1970s

Medium/Technique Silk (?) jersey, with beads, sequins, buttons
Dimensions Center back: 137.2 cm (54 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Sydell Masterman
Accession Number2011.2062
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionFull length, long sleeved, beige jersey dress. Sheer net insert at waist, embellished with blue, red/orange and gold beads with silver sequins. Matching buttons on sleeve cuffs. Round collar. Back zipper.
ProvenanceBefore 2000, purchased by Sydell Masterman; 2011, gift of Sydell Masterman to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 21, 2011)