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Woman's dress

American

Fall 1986

Object Place: New York, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Silk satin weave; silk plain weave; tulle; plastic boning and zipper; applied silk or synthetic flower

Dimensions Center front: 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 Number2010.687

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionGreen silk strapless dress with curved front bodice and straight skirt in front, with large rear "bustle" below curved waist seam. Lower rear skirt is full and slightly trained. Applied bow of self fabric at back with silk rose attached in center. Fastens with hook and eyes and zipper. Layers of green and white tulle support the rear of the skirt. Main tubular front skirt is lined in green silk. Hem stiffened with horsehair (also in lining of skirt). Fall 1986 collection (without roses in back), #1161

ProvenanceArnold 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