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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)
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