Bill Blass
Evening Ensemble

DesignerAmerican, 1922–2002
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Evening Ensemble
Date1980–1989
PlaceUnited States
MediumCotton, tulle, and beads
DimensionsOverall (.A, Sweater): 34 1/2 × 20 in. (87.6 × 50.8 cm)
Other (.B, drop-waist sweater): 32 × 15 in. (81.3 × 38.1 cm)
Skirt (.C): 45 × 20 in. (114.3 × 50.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Carol Barden
Object number97.481.A-.C
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ProvenanceCarol Barden, Houston; given to MFAH, 1997.

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