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Woman's dress with shawl
Designed by: Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)
Designed for: Austine Hearst (American, 1918–1991)
Worn by: Diahann Caroll (American, born in 1935)
Designed for: Austine Hearst (American, 1918–1991)
Worn by: Diahann Caroll (American, born in 1935)
American
Fall 1983
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk satin weave; silk plain weave; wool (?) plain weave; tulle; metal; plastic
Dimensions
Center back: 146.1 cm (57 1/2 in.)
Center front: 137.2 cm (54 in.)
Length x width: 139.1 x 64 cm (54 3/4 x 25 3/16 in.)
Center front: 137.2 cm (54 in.)
Length x width: 139.1 x 64 cm (54 3/4 x 25 3/16 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
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 Number2009.4022.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDark blue and brown strapless evening dress with asymmetrical blue bodice with brown bow at high right hip and long brown skirt. Two zippers on left side, one outer and one for lining. Natural colored wool interfacing for bodice visible along side at zipper. Lined in dark blue silk with boning in bodice. Layers of brown silk and tulle petticoats.
Long dark blue and purple silk evening stole.
Long dark blue and purple silk evening stole.
ProvenanceBefore 2009, in collection of the designer, Arnold Scaasi, New York City; gift of Scaasi to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)