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"Canary Soprano"
Woman's ensemble in two parts (dress and stole)
"Canary Soprano"
Designed by: Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)
American
Spring 1988
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave; Ostrich (Struthio Camelus) feathers; tulle; metal
Dimensions
Dress Center back: 124 cm (48 13/16 in.) Stole Length x width: 179 x 37 cm (70 1/2 x 14 9/16 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 Number2009.4027.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDress with blue and white gingham woven bodice and drop waist floor length, full skirt of tiered bright yellow ostrich feathers over yellow silk. Center back zipper up bodice and hook and eye clasp. Five inerior layers of pale yellow tulle over yellow silk plain weave lining with yellow silk lining in the bodice as well. Interior label, "ARNOLD SCAASI" Spring 1988 Couture, #2647; Stole: Rectangular shaped, tiered bright yellow ostrich feather covered stole. Back lined in bright yellow plain weave silk.
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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