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The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Object record

Evening dress

ca. 1972

Materials

silk

House / label

Halston

Collection

ca. 1972

Archive reference

The Metropolitan Museum of Art · 2009.300.1057

Behind the design

A circular skirt and elasticized waist support long ties that can wrap around the bodice in different ways. Twisting silk jersey creates its draped effect.

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