Marc Bohan
Ball Gown

DesignerFrench, 1926–2023
Design houseFrench, established 1947
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Ball Gown
Date1970–1989
PlaceFrance
MediumSilk satin
DimensionsDress (.A): 66 3/4 × 38 1/2 in. (169.5 × 97.8 cm)
Other (.B, cummerbund): 23 3/4 × 10 in. (60.3 × 25.4 cm)
Other (.C, sash): 116 × 16 in. (294.6 × 40.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Thomas J. Gordon
Object number92.539.A-.C
Non exposé

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ProvenanceMrs. Thomas J. Gordon, Houston; given to MFAH, 1992.

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