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Woman's dress

Designed by: Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)
Worn by: Brooke Astor (American, 1902–2007)
American
Fall 1987
Object Place: New York, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Wool plain weave; silk plain weave; metal
Dimensions Center back: 103 cm (40 9/16 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 Number2009.4096
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionLongsleeve (with zipper at bottom of sleeve) gray wool dress with boat-neckline and pleated shoulders. Radiating pleats from the left side seam. Eight buttons covered in gray wool up the entire center back over (and hiding) zipper and hook and eye clasp. Lined in gray silk. Fall 1987 Made to Order, #1716.
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
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