Woman's evening dress

American

Fall 1969

Object Place: New York, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Silk and metallic plain weave; discontinuous supplementary weft patterning; continuous supplementary warp (?) patterning; metal; silk satin weave

Dimensions Center back: 156.2 cm (61 1/2 in.)
Center front: 128.3 cm (50 1/2 in.)
Costume: 34 1/2 x 28 in. (87.6 x 71.1 cm)

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 Number2009.4032

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionDark purple and gold Indian inspired dress with high waistline. Band of gold, purple, and sequins along neckline and cuffs of short sleeves. Skirt and bodice with large gold and sequin squares outlining circular brocaded motifs. Slit pockets along each side. Bands of gold and sequin patterning along sides of skirt and gold band along hemline. Zipper at center back lined in purple crepe/silk satin, two dark red petticoats, one with a gold and orange band with sequins along the hem.

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