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Woman's evening dress
Designed by: Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)
American
Spring 1989
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Plastic; metal; silk plain weave; silk plain weave (crepe); grosgrain ribbon; silk plain weave tulle
Dimensions
Center back: 143 cm (56 5/16 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 Number2009.4073
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPink, long off-the-shoulder "diamante" dress with 3/4 length sleeves. Bodice and sleeves are in light pink silk with a floral design in gems and pearls. Blue grosgrain ribbon sash at the waistline. Skirt covered in woven pink, white and sheer ribbons adorned with pearls. Center back zipper and hook and eye. Lined in pink plain weave silk with boning in the bodice. Layered tulle inside the skirt.
Spring 1989 Couture, #2760
Spring 1989 Couture, #2760
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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