Woman's ensemble

American

1968

Object Place: New York, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Silk plain weave with cotton embroidery; silk plain weave; cotton plain weave; tulle; metal; plastic

Dimensions Center back (dress): 139.7 cm (55 in.)
Center front (dress): 133.4 cm (52 1/2 in.)
Costume (dress): 13 3/4 in. (35 cm)
Center back (cloak, with hood): 183 cm (72 1/16 in.)
Center back (cloak, without hood): 141 cm (55 1/2 in.)
Center front (cloak): 138.4 cm (54 1/2 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 Number2009.4033.1-2

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionLong white sleeveless cotton and silk evening dress with empire waistline, silk organdy patterned with floral embroidery, trimmed with vertical and horizontal rows of cotton petals with large white flowers where the rows meet. Zipper and hook and eye closure in center back. Tulle petticoats. Lined in white silk plain weave with boning at bodice.

Long white silk organza hooded cloak embroidered with small white flower and patterned with vertical and horizontal rows of white petals and rosettes. Two hook and eye closures at neckline.

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