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Woman's evening dress
Designed by: Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)
American
1990s
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Velvet; plastic; silk plain weave (crepe); silk plain weave (chiffon); silk satin weave
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 Number2009.4071
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack strapless silk plain weave (crepe) floor-length evening dress covered in jewels and pearls in a rose design with a sweetheart neckline in black velvet. Center back zipper with a hook and eye. Back neckline also in black velvet with a center back bow. Lined in black plainw eave silk in the bodice with boning; skirt lined in black plain weave chiffon; entire neckline faced with black satin weave silk.
Interior Label: "ARNOLD SCAASI"
Interior Label: "ARNOLD SCAASI"
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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