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Woman's ensemble in two parts (dress)

(American, 1930–2015)
Spring 1988
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave; plastic; metal; ostrich feathers; silk lace; tulle
DimensionsCenter back (dress): 144.8 cm (57 in.)
Center front (dress): 134.6 cm (53 in.)
Center back (jacket): 63.5 cm (25 in.)
Center front (jacket): 61 cm (24 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 number2009.4041.1-2
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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