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Woman's dress

Designed by: Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)
Worn by: Aretha Franklin (American, born in 1942)
American
1990s
Object Place: New York, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Silk (?) knit; tulle; silk satin; rhinestones; metal
Dimensions Center back: 154 cm (60 5/8 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
Accession Number2009.4009
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionBlue silk jersey and tulle dress with long sheer sleeves, upper bodice and upper back with rows of diamond-like rhinestones. Short jersey dress with rhinestones along center front, décolletage and hemline with tulle extending from jersey hemline, patterned with rhinestones. Zipper at center back and hook at eye at collar. Lined in blue silk satin with interior boning.
ProvenanceBefore 2009, in collection of the designer, Arnold Scaasi, New York City; gift of Scaasi to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)
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