Woman's evening dress
Arnold Scaasi
(American, 1930–2015)
Gayfryd Steinberg
Fall 1986
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilk machine lace over synthetic silver metallic net; applied silver metallic lace, silk ribbon rosettes, synthetic leaves and feathers; mink trim; silk plain weave underdress and net underskirts
DimensionsCenter back: 132.1 cm (52 in.)
Center front: 139.7 cm (55 in.)
Center front: 139.7 cm (55 in.)
Credit LineGift of Gayfryd Steinberg
Accession number2010.458
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceBefore 2010, purchased by Gayfryd Steinberg, New York City; gift of Steinberg to the MFA (Accession date: June 16, 2010)
about 1850
1930–40
about 1858
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