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Woman's evening dress

Designed by: Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)
Worn by: Gayfryd Steinberg
American
Spring 1988
Object Place: New York, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Cotton lace (?); silk plain weave; rhinestones; plastic
Dimensions Center back: 129.5 cm (51 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Gayfryd Steinberg
Accession Number2010.469
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWhite off the shoulder cutwork (?) dress with floral motifs and "diamond" rhinestones. Zipper along center back. Lined in white silk with black and white interior label: ARNOLD SCAASI. Spring Made to Order, 1988, #2672.
ProvenanceBefore 2010, purchased by Gayfryd Steinberg, New York City; gift of Steinberg to the MFA (Accession date: June 16, 2010)