Woman's ensemble
Arnold Scaasi
(American, 1930–2015)
Joan Rivers
(American, born in 1933)
Spring 1982
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Country of Origin, for CustomsUSA
Medium/TechniqueTulle with applied felt (?); tulle; silk plain weave; metal
DimensionsCenter back (dress): 137 cm (53 15/16 in.)
Length (capelet): 160 cm (63 in.)
Length (capelet): 160 cm (63 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 number2009.4024.1-2
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)