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Woman's evening dress
American
Fall 1986
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk machine lace over synthetic silver metallic net; applied silver metallic lace, silk ribbon rosettes, synthetic leaves and feathers; mink trim; silk plain weave underdress and net underskirts
Dimensions
Center back: 132.1 cm (52 in.)
Center front: 139.7 cm (55 in.)
Center front: 139.7 cm (55 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Gayfryd Steinberg
Accession Number2010.458
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite and silver lace strapless evening dress trimmed with white mink and patterned with white feathers and rosettes. Zipper and hook and eye closures at center back. Interior lined in white silk with boning in bodice. Silk and tulle underskirts. Interior black and white label reads: ARNOLD SCAASI.
ProvenanceBefore 2010, purchased by Gayfryd Steinberg, New York City; gift of Steinberg to the MFA (Accession date: June 16, 2010)