Woman's evening dress with shawl
Arnold Scaasi
(American, 1930–2015)
Spring/Summer 1986
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave with synthetic plain weave appliques and fused metallic polyester paillettes and crystals
DimensionsCenter back (dress): 132.1 cm (52 in.)
Center front (dress): 139.7 cm (55 in.)
Length x width (shawl): 154 x 50.8 cm (60 5/8 x 20 in.)
Center front (dress): 139.7 cm (55 in.)
Length x width (shawl): 154 x 50.8 cm (60 5/8 x 20 in.)
Credit LineGift of Gayfryd Steinberg
Accession number2010.466.1-2
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)
late 18th century
1780s
1805
18th century
1785–1800
