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Woman's ensemble in three parts (cape, trousers and cap)
American
1969
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Wool twill weave, printed; plastic appliqué; cotton plain weave; metal; synthetic (?) twill weave; wool felt; cotton
Dimensions
Center back (cape): 64.1 cm (25 1/4 in.)
Length (trousers at side seam): 1041.4 mm (41 in.)
Length (cap): 30 cm (11 13/16 in.)
Length (trousers at side seam): 1041.4 mm (41 in.)
Length (cap): 30 cm (11 13/16 in.)
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
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 Number2009.4088.1-3
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCape: Yellow, black and white wool short cape with collar patterned with bold zig-zag print and scattered black patent leather-like plastic applique. Five metal snaps down center front and hook and eye at collar. Black lining.
Trousers: Yellow, black and white wool bold zig-zag print and black patent leather-like plastic full leg wide flare trousers. Zipper and hook and eye center back.
Trousers: Yellow, black and white wool bold zig-zag print and black patent leather-like plastic full leg wide flare trousers. Zipper and hook and eye center back.
ProvenanceBefore 2009, in collection of the designer, Arnold Scaasi, New York City; gift of Scaasi to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)
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