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Woman's ensemble
Designed by: Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)
American
1963
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave (chiffon); silk or synthetic plain weave; silk ribbon; metallic thread; metal zipper
Dimensions
Center back (dress): 120 cm (47 1/4 in.)
Length (shawl): 259.1 cm (102 in.)
Length (shawl): 259.1 cm (102 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 Number2010.688.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionStrapless dress of pink chiffon with floating outer panel that remains open at center back over a tubular skirt of silk or synthetic plain weave (overlaid with pink chiffon at back where floating panel is open). Top and bottom hem trimmed with self-fabric ruffles set in two channels all around and edged with gold thread. The number of ruffled channels increases at the bottom hem. The boned detached bodice lined in yellow silk. Closes at center back with two zipppers (inner metal, outer plastic) and two satin ribbons of pink backed with apricot at back on each side of the outer zipper. Hem of inner skirt stiffened with horsehair. Labelled at proper left back: "ARNOLD SCAASI"
Pink silk chiffon shawl with ruffles around entire perimeter.
Pink silk chiffon shawl with ruffles around entire perimeter.
ProvenanceThe artist; 2010, gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: September 22, 2010)
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