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.)
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
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceBefore 2009, in collection of the designer, Arnold Scaasi, New York City; gift of Scaasi to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)
