Woman's dress with shawl

Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)

Austine Hearst (American, 1918–1991)

Diahann Caroll (American, born in 1935)

Fall 1983

Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States

Medium/TechniqueSilk satin weave; silk plain weave; wool (?) plain weave; tulle; metal; plastic

DimensionsCenter back: 146.1 cm (57 1/2 in.)
Center front: 137.2 cm (54 in.)
Length x width: 139.1 x 64 cm (54 3/4 x 25 3/16 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 number2009.4022.1-2

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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)