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Woman's wedding dress
Designed by: Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)
American
1989
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk satin weave; feathers (ostrich?); silk plain weave (tulle); metal; plastic; elastic
Dimensions
Center back (dress): 185 cm (72 13/16 in.)
Center back (veil): 79.1 cm (31 1/8 in.)
Center back (veil): 79.1 cm (31 1/8 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 Number2009.4053.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite satin weave silk, princess cut, off the shoulder with satin covered straps bodice with white tiered, full ostrich feather skirt; long wedding gown. Center back zipper and hook and eyes with long train in feathered skirt. Layered tulle under skirt for fullness. Boned and interfaced bodice. (not responsible for flaws in fabric) Interior Label; "Scaasi Bride" "Eva Haynal Forsyth"
White tulle veil with feather trim.
White tulle veil with feather trim.
ProvenanceBefore 2009, in collection of the designer, Arnold Scaasi, New York City; gift of Scaasi to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)