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Woman's evening dress
American
Spring 1985
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk damask; silk plain weave (organza); silk plain weave; metallic embroidery; silk tulle; plastic
Dimensions
Center back: 140 cm (55 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Gayfryd Steinberg
Accession Number2010.459
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGolden yellow short sleeve evening dress with dropped waistline, floral and arabesque patterning trimmed with metallic silver embroidery along neckline and on sleeves and skirt. Yellow organza underskirt. Center back zipper. Interior lined in yellow silk. Layers of tulle petticoats. Interior black and white label reads: ARNOLD SCAASI.
ProvenanceBefore 2010, purchased by Gayfryd Steinberg, New York City; gift of Steinberg to the MFA (Accession date: June 16, 2010)