Bob Mackie
Ball Gown

Ball Gown
DesignerAmerican, born 1940
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Ball Gown
Date1980–1989
PlaceUnited States
MediumSilk brocade, tulle, sequins, beads, brilliants, and pearls
DimensionsOverall: 60 × 30 in. (152.4 × 76.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Carolyn Farb
Object number97.423
Not on view

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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Object Type
ProvenanceCarolyn Farb, Houston; given to MFAH, 1997.

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Suit
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1980–1989
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Evening Ensemble
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Evening Ensemble
1980–1989
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c. 1960–1970
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.A & .B
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99.620.A,.B,.C
Evening Dress
Bob Mackie
Evening Dress
1970–1980
Silk taffeta
92.527.A,.B
Evening Ensemble
Oscar de la Renta
Evening Ensemble
1960–1969
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