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Woman's evening dress
Designed by: Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)
American
about 1970
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Velvet; plastic; metal; silk plain weave organza; silk plain weave crepe
Dimensions
Center back: 114.3 cm (45 in.)
Center front: 126.4 cm (49 3/4 in.)
Center front: 126.4 cm (49 3/4 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 Number2009.4023
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionOne- shoulder asymmetrical necklined dress in black sheer organza with sewn on velvet pieces of fabric creating a horizontal wavy design. Velvet is bordered by clear jewels. Center back zipper and hook and eye closure. Lined in black plain weave silk crepe with boning in bodice. Added layer of nude fabric in bodice for modesty and skirt lined with nude silk that shows through the sheer organza.
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
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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