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Spring 1962
Designed by Arnold Scaasi
Center back (coat): 92 cm (36 1/4 in.)
Center back (dress): 92 cm (36 1/4 in.)
Wool twill weave; silk twill weave (crepe); silk plain weave; plastic zipper
Classification: Costumes
Culture: American
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Accession number: 2010.663.1-2
Description: Chartreuse or "lettuce" green "Parade" coat of wool twill with short, curved sleeves, no collar, and four front false flap pockets (two at chest, two at hips). Closes with hook and eye at waist. Back vent. Lined in black silk crepe, twill woven. Labelled at center back neck: "Scaasi" Label at right proper side seam: "NAN DUSKIN / Philadelphia" Black silk crepe sleeveless cocktail dress with wide bateau neckline, pleated skirt, and attached self sash at waist. Partially lined in black silk plain weave. Closes at center back with zipper. Labelled at back right: "Scaasi" A version of the coat appeared on the cover of the May, 1962 issue of Vogue.
Provenance/Ownership History: June 2010, purchased from main line Philadelphia family by Katy Kane, New Hope, PA; purchased from Katy Kane by the MFA (Accession date: September 22, 2010)
Arthur Tracy Cabot Fund