Designer
Cristóbal Balenciaga (Spanish, 1895–1972)Spanish, 1895–1972
CultureSpanish
Titles
- Evening Ensemble
Date1960–1969
PlaceFrance
MediumSilk
DimensionsBlouse (Overblouse): 26 × 20 in. (66 × 50.8 cm)
Dress: 43 × 17 in. (109.2 × 43.2 cm)
Blouse: 19 × 16 in. (48.3 × 40.6 cm)
Skirt (Short skirt): 27 × 14 in. (68.6 × 35.6 cm)
Skirt (Long skirt): 36 × 14 in. (91.4 × 35.6 cm)
Dress: 43 × 17 in. (109.2 × 43.2 cm)
Blouse: 19 × 16 in. (48.3 × 40.6 cm)
Skirt (Short skirt): 27 × 14 in. (68.6 × 35.6 cm)
Skirt (Long skirt): 36 × 14 in. (91.4 × 35.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jas A. Gundry
Object number95.489.A-.E
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition HistoryExhibited "Fabulously French: Haute Couture 1897 - 1997", February 23 through April 20, 1997, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
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