Woman's dress

Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)

Aretha Franklin (American, born in 1942)

1990s

Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States

Medium/TechniqueSilk (?) knit; tulle; silk satin; rhinestones; metal

DimensionsCenter back: 154 cm (60 5/8 in.)

Credit LineArnold 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

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ClassificationsCostumes

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ProvenanceBefore 2009, in collection of the designer, Arnold Scaasi, New York City; gift of Scaasi to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)