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Woman's ensemble
Designed by: Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)
American
1970s
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Calf skin, printed; fox fur; silk satin weave
Dimensions
Center back (jacket): 74 cm (29 1/8 in.)
Center back (skirt): 50 cm (19 11/16 in.)
Center back (skirt): 50 cm (19 11/16 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 Number2009.4091.1-3
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFur coat with zebra patterning trimmed with black fox fur; three fabric covered hook and eye closures along center front. Lined in black silk satin.
Zebra patterned skirt with zipper along right side. Lined in black silk.
Longsleeve silk blouse with ascot style collar cascading down center front. Two snaps at cuffs and zipper down length of center back. Interior shoulder pads. Lined in silk plain weave.
Zebra patterned skirt with zipper along right side. Lined in black silk.
Longsleeve silk blouse with ascot style collar cascading down center front. Two snaps at cuffs and zipper down length of center back. Interior shoulder pads. Lined in 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)