Murray Arbeid
Ball Gown

DesignerBritish, 1935–2011
RetailerAmerican, 1902–1990
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Ball Gown
Date1980–1989
MediumSilk and brilliants
DimensionsOverall: 53 × 13in. (134.6 × 33cm)
Credit LineGift of Margaret Alkek Williams
Object number97.408
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ProvenanceMargaret Alkek Williams, Houston; given to MFAH, 1997.

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Bob Mackie
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c. 1990
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Bob Mackie
1990
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97.239
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1986–1987
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97.523.A,.B
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Bob Bugnand
1960–1969
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97.546.A,.B
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1981–1982
Sequined tulle, velvet, and brilliants
97.493
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1985
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96.972
Evening Ensemble
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1960–1969
Silk, metallic thread, brilliants, plastic beads, sequins, and feathers
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1980–1989
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1985–1989
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99.628
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Arnold Scaasi
1989
Velvet and brilliants
97.365
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c. 1980
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2000.236.A,.B,.C