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Woman's evening dress
American
Fall 1986
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk satin and rayon velvet
Dimensions
Center front: 138.4 cm (54 1/2 in.)
Center back: 129.5 cm (51 in.)
Bust: 31 1/2"
Center back: 129.5 cm (51 in.)
Bust: 31 1/2"
Credit Line
Gift of Gayfryd Steinberg
Accession Number2010.472
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGolden yellow and black off the shoulder evening dress with side flounces and fullness in back. Zipper at center back. Lined in yellow silk with layers of tulle petticoats. Interior boning in bodice and 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)