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Woman's ensemble in two parts (dress, jacket)
Designed by: Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)
American
Fall 1969
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Voided velvet, printed; synthetic plain weave
Dimensions
Dress: Center back: 133.4 cm (52 1/2 in.)
Jacket: Center back: 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.)
Jacket: Center back: 49.5 cm (19 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
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 Number2010.689.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDress of voided velvet with Japanese-influenced design of multicolored chrysanthemums and wisteria on bright yellow ground with cap sleeves, high crew neckline, and seam at natural waist giving way to slightly pleated floor-length skirt. Pleats conceal pockets at hips. Fully lined in yellow synthetic (rayon?) plain weave.
Long sleeve short jacket of voided velvet with Japanese-influenced design of multicolored chrysanthemums and wisteria on bright yellow ground with foldover collar and six-button closure at center front. Lined in brown rayon (?). Label at center back neck: "ARNOLD SCAASI"
Long sleeve short jacket of voided velvet with Japanese-influenced design of multicolored chrysanthemums and wisteria on bright yellow ground with foldover collar and six-button closure at center front. Lined in brown rayon (?). Label at center back neck: "ARNOLD SCAASI"
ProvenanceThe artist; 2010, gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: September 22, 2010)
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