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Dress
Designed by: Polly Watson
American, Massachusetts, Chestnut Hill
1960–1970
Medium/Technique
Silk twill, printed; lined with silk plain weave
Dimensions
Center back: 137.2 cm (54 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2013.261
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong dress with long full sleeves. Geometric pattern with concentric circles made up of light blue/dark blue/lime green dots. Square neckline with three scallops protruding from the edge of the neckline. Scalloped edges at bottom hem and sleeve openings. Empire waist made of lime green piping. Lime green silk lining. Interior label: "POLLY WATSON CHESTNUT HILL, MASS"
Provenance2012, sold by Palm Beach Vintage, Palm Beach, FL to Frederic A. Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2013, gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: February 27, 2013)