Bill Blass
Ball Gown

DesignerAmerican, 1922–2002
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Ball Gown
Date1980–1989
PlaceUnited States
MediumVelvet and taffeta
DimensionsDress (.A): 59 × 22 in. (149.9 × 55.9 cm)
Other (.B belt): 10 × 59 in. (25.4 × 149.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Carol Barden
Object number97.483.A,.B
Not on view

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ProvenanceCarol Barden, Houston; given to MFAH, 1997.

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