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Woman's ensemble
American
1970
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Wool plain weave (crepe), printed; silk plain weave; plastic; metal
Dimensions
Center back (dress): 130.8 cm (51 1/2 in.)
Center front (dress): 127.6 cm (50 1/4 in.)
Length x width (shawl): 164 x 121 cm (64 9/16 x 47 5/8 in.)
Center front (dress): 127.6 cm (50 1/4 in.)
Length x width (shawl): 164 x 121 cm (64 9/16 x 47 5/8 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 Number2009.4020.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong sleeveless dress with red, green, blue, brown and yellow floral and abstract patterning outlined in black bugle beads. Narrow black silk satin straps that criss-cross bodice, outlining bust. 78 cm slit just right of center front. Zipper at center back with hook and eye closure. Lined in black silk with narrow interior waistband that attaches with one hook and eye.
Black triangular shawl with appliquéd red, green, blue, brown and yellow floral and abstract pattered textile outlined in black bugle beads and trimmed with long back fringe.
Black triangular shawl with appliquéd red, green, blue, brown and yellow floral and abstract pattered textile outlined in black bugle beads and trimmed with long back fringe.
ProvenanceBefore 2009, in collection of the designer, Arnold Scaasi, New York City; gift of Scaasi to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)