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Designer (Dominican, born Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 1932 - died Kent, Connecticut 2014)
Datecirca 1995
Mediumvelvet and silk
ClassificationGarment
Credit LineGift of Evangeline Bruce
Object number2010.17.6
Descriptionpurple haute couture evening gown circa 1995, Paris Model number: 170 281; elongated long sleeved purple velvet bodice with mock turtleneck and zip up back, skirt is purple silke faille with large bow on side, worn to the Costume Institute Gala in 1995 See Ron Galella photograph of Mrs. Bruce with her escort William Paley on google images
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