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Woman's ensemble
American
1971
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Wool plain weave (crepe); silk satin weave; mink fur; rhinestones; plastic
Dimensions
Center front (jacket): 33 cm (13 in.)
Center back (jacket): 42.5 cm (16 3/4 in.)
Costume (jacket): 12 7/8 in. (32.8 cm)
Center back (dress): 129.2 cm (50 7/8 in.)
Height x width (dress): 8 11/16 x 10 5/8 in. (22 x 27 cm)
Center back (dress): 150.5 cm (59 1/4 in.)
Length (sleeve): 45.1 cm (17 3/4 in.)
Overall (hat): 33 x 50.8 x 53.3 cm (13 x 20 x 21 in.)
Other (muff): 50.5 cm (19 7/8 in.)
Center back (jacket): 42.5 cm (16 3/4 in.)
Costume (jacket): 12 7/8 in. (32.8 cm)
Center back (dress): 129.2 cm (50 7/8 in.)
Height x width (dress): 8 11/16 x 10 5/8 in. (22 x 27 cm)
Center back (dress): 150.5 cm (59 1/4 in.)
Length (sleeve): 45.1 cm (17 3/4 in.)
Overall (hat): 33 x 50.8 x 53.3 cm (13 x 20 x 21 in.)
Other (muff): 50.5 cm (19 7/8 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 Number2009.4083.1-4
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionOff-white wool crepe cropped jacket, trimmed with mink fur that is outlined in two rows of rhinestones, plastic beads, and "pearls." Lined in off-white silk, interior label "ARNOLD SCAASI."
Off-white dress with U neckline and cap sleeves. Silk bodice is embroidered with gold and off-white "pearls," rhinestones, and beads in floral patterning. Waistline is under bust, long off-white wool crepe skirt. Zipper at center back. Lined in white silk plain weave, narrow waistband with hook and eye closure, and interior label: "ARNOLD SCAASI."
Round off-white hat with wool crepe crown with a wide panel of white fur around brim (?), outlined in beads and rhinestones. Lined in off-white silk, trimmed with ribbon, interior plastic hair comb, and label: "ADOLFO/NEW YORK."
Off-white mink muff lined in black silk, trimmed with white silk satin. Interior zipper pocket runs entire width of muff.
Off-white dress with U neckline and cap sleeves. Silk bodice is embroidered with gold and off-white "pearls," rhinestones, and beads in floral patterning. Waistline is under bust, long off-white wool crepe skirt. Zipper at center back. Lined in white silk plain weave, narrow waistband with hook and eye closure, and interior label: "ARNOLD SCAASI."
Round off-white hat with wool crepe crown with a wide panel of white fur around brim (?), outlined in beads and rhinestones. Lined in off-white silk, trimmed with ribbon, interior plastic hair comb, and label: "ADOLFO/NEW YORK."
Off-white mink muff lined in black silk, trimmed with white silk satin. Interior zipper pocket runs entire width of muff.
ProvenanceBefore 2009, in collection of the designer, Arnold Scaasi, New York City; gift of Scaasi to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)