Designer
Madame (Alix) Grès French, 1903–1993
CultureFrench
Titles
- Evening Ensemble
Date1979
PlaceFrance
MediumSilk chiffon, silk jersey, and china silk
DimensionsOverall (.A, Cape): 58 × 13 in. (147.3 × 33 cm)
Dress (.B): 55 1/2 × 14 1/2 in. (141 × 36.8 cm)
Other (.C, tie sash): 128 × 128 × 1/4 in. (325.1 × 325.1 × 0.6 cm)
Other (.D, slip): 37 × 12 in. (94 × 30.5 cm)
Dress (.B): 55 1/2 × 14 1/2 in. (141 × 36.8 cm)
Other (.C, tie sash): 128 × 128 × 1/4 in. (325.1 × 325.1 × 0.6 cm)
Other (.D, slip): 37 × 12 in. (94 × 30.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of an anonymous donor
Object number97.505.A-.D
Not on view
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