Geoffrey Beene
Evening Gown

DesignerAmerican, 1927–2004
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Evening Gown
Date1980–1989
PlaceUnited States
MediumWool knit, point d'Esprit net, silk organza, soutache braid, and paillettes
DimensionsOverall: 52 × 29in. (132.1 × 73.7cm)
Credit LineGift of Carolyn Farb
Object number2000.237.A,.B
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ProvenanceCarolyn Farb, Houston; given to MFAH, 2000.
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