Dress worn by Barbra Streisand to 1969 Oscars

American

1970

Object Place: New York, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Synthetic (cellulose acetate warp and rayon and cellulose acetate wefts) plain weave (crepe) embroidered with metallic thread, sequins (cellulose acetate with silver coating), plastic beads, and rhinestones; flat-lined with silk gauze

Dimensions Center back: 147.3 cm (58 in.)
Center front: 134 cm (52 3/4 in.)
Bust: 33"

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

Accession Number2009.4086

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionLong pink synthetic crepe dress with deep U neck and cap sleeves. Patterned with round white sequins encircled with rhinestones. Waistline just under bust. Zipper at center back. Bodice lined in pink silk with interior narrow waistband with hook and eye closure, woven label "ARNOLD SCAASI," skirt is flat-lined in light pink silk gauze.

ProvenanceArnold 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