Woman's ensemble

American

Fall 1969

Object Place: New York, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Synthetic (?) wool plain weave; silk plain weave; metal

Dimensions Center back (jumper): 84 cm (33 1/16 in.)
Center back (blouse): 60 cm (23 5/8 in.)
Length x width (beret): 35 x 31 cm (13 3/4 x 12 3/16 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

Accession Number2009.4084.1-3

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionYellow, red and dark blue plaid jumper with short pleated skirt and pockets along the side seams. Snap midway up suspenders, to hold shirt in place? Back has two gold metal buttons at base of suspenders and zipper at center back skirt, with three hook and eyes at waistband. Interior is unlined, with label: "ARNOLD SCAASI"

Off-white collared cotton blouse with 3/4 sleeves and four buttons down center front. Two interior labels "PUTUMAYO / NEW YORK" "100% COTTON / MADE IN INDIA / LARGE"

Beret style hat in yellow, red and dark blue plaid. Pom-pom on top. Lined in black silk plain weave.

ProvenanceBefore 2009, in collection of the designer, Arnold Scaasi, New York City; gift of Scaasi to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)