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Moonflower Dahlia
Woman's dress
Moonflower Dahlia
Designed by: Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)
American
Spring 1987
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk twill weave, printed; silk plain weave; plastic; metal; tulle
Dimensions
Center back: 147 cm (57 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Arnold Scaasi Collection—Gift of Arnold Scaasi
Made possible through the generous support of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf, anonymous donors, Penny and Jeff Vinik, Lynne and Mark Rickabaugh, Jane and Robert Burke, Carol Wall, Mrs. I. W. Colburn, Megan O'Block, Lorraine Bressler, and Daria Petrilli-Eckert
Made possible through the generous support of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf, anonymous donors, Penny and Jeff Vinik, Lynne and Mark Rickabaugh, Jane and Robert Burke, Carol Wall, Mrs. I. W. Colburn, Megan O'Block, Lorraine Bressler, and Daria Petrilli-Eckert
Accession Number2009.4012
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBright colored silk dress patterned with shades of yellow, orange, prink, and green large scale flowers. Short pouf sleeves, waistline at natural waist, skirt with bubble hemline that is shorter in font than in the back. Zipper at center back. Lined in red silk with boning in the bodice. Interior of skirt is lined with tulle petticoat. Scaasi Boutique, Spring-Resort 1987, #8046, "Moonflower Dahlia--Red printed shantung off the shoulder pouf sleeve long harem dress"
ProvenanceBefore 2009, in collection of the designer, Arnold Scaasi, New York City; gift of Scaasi to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)
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