Bob Mackie
Ball Gown

DesignerAmerican, born 1940
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Ball Gown
Date1990
PlaceUnited States
MediumSilk, brilliants, and beads
DimensionsOverall: 55 × 22in. (139.7 × 55.9cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William S. Kilroy
Object number97.239
Non exposé

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ProvenanceMrs. William S. Kilroy, Houston; given to MFAH, 1997.
Exhibition HistoryJeanie wore this for the 1988 MFA Ball, which she chaired.

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