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Woman's evening dress
American
Fall 1990
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk lace; silk plain weave; tulle; plastic; metal
Dimensions
Center back: 129 cm (50 13/16 in.)
Center front: 133.4 cm (52 1/2 in.)
Center front: 133.4 cm (52 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 Number2009.4028
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFloor-length black lace, scalloped and tiered evening gown with right shoulder strap adorned with 3D lace and tulle rosettes and silver sequins. Tiers decorated with swirling silver sequin designs. Center back zipper with hook and eye and six snaps up bodice. Interior lined with nude silk plain weave and boning in bodice.
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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