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Group shot: 2009.4017.1-2
Woman's ensemble
Group shot: 2009.4017.1-2

Woman's ensemble

Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)
Joan Sutherland (Australian, born in 1926)
1963
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilk satin weave; silk plain weave; velvet (voided); metal; silk plain weave (tulle); linen plain weave (flax)
DimensionsCenter back (dress): 139 cm (54 3/4 in.)
Center front (dress): 142.2 cm (56 in.)
Center back (coat): 174 cm (68 1/2 in.)
Center front (coat): 132.1 cm (52 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 number2009.4017.1-2
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceBefore 2009, in collection of the designer, Arnold Scaasi, New York City; gift of Scaasi to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)
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