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Woman's evening dress
American
Spring 1986
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk damask with cotton applique; silk plain weave; silk tulle
Dimensions
Center back: 132.1 cm (52 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Gayfryd Steinberg
Accession Number2010.463
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlue strapless dress with large scale appliqué patterning of white meandering vines and flowers. Zipper and hook and eye at center back. Lined in blue silk with interior boning in bodice, layers of tulle petticoats. Interior black and white label: ARNOLD SCAASI.
ProvenanceBefore 2010, purchased by Gayfryd Steinberg, New York City; gift of Steinberg to the MFA (Accession date: June 16, 2010)