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Woman's ensemble

(American, 1930–2015)
(American, born in 1942)
1968
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave with cotton embroidery; silk plain weave; cotton plain weave; tulle; metal; plastic
DimensionsCenter back (dress): 139.7 cm (55 in.)
Center front (dress): 133.4 cm (52 1/2 in.)
Costume (dress): 13 3/4 in. (35 cm)
Center back (cloak, with hood): 183 cm (72 1/16 in.)
Center back (cloak, without hood): 141 cm (55 1/2 in.)
Center front (cloak): 138.4 cm (54 1/2 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 number2009.4033.1-2
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)
Group shot: 2010.387.1-2, 2010.387.5
Christian Lacroix
Spring 1987
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Fall 1989
Group shot: 2009.4604.1-5, 2009.4604.7
Helmut Lang
Autumn/Winter 2003–2004
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Arnold Scaasi
Spring 1985
Woman's evening dress
Arnold Scaasi
Spring 1989
Group shot: 2009.4022.1-2
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Fall 1983
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Fall 1988
Woman's dress
Arnold Scaasi
originally designed Fall 1977
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Arnold Scaasi
Fall 1987