Dress worn by Barbra Streisand to 1969 Oscars
Arnold Scaasi
(American, 1930–2015)
Barbra Streisand
(American, born in 1942)
1970
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Country of Origin, for CustomsUSA
Medium/TechniqueSynthetic (cellulose acetate warp and rayon and cellulose acetate wefts) plain weave (crepe) embroidered with metallic thread, sequins (cellulose acetate with silver coating), plastic beads, and rhinestones; flat-lined with silk gauze
DimensionsCenter back: 147.3 cm (58 in.)
Center front: 134 cm (52 3/4 in.)
Bust: 33"
Center front: 134 cm (52 3/4 in.)
Bust: 33"
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 number2009.4086
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceArnold Scaasi Collection—Gift of Arnold ScaasiMade 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
Copyright© Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
1980s
