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Woman's ensemble

(American, 1930–2015)
Spring 1977
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave embroidered with silk and appliqued with synthetic plain weave flowers
DimensionsCenter back (dress): 80 cm (31 1/2 in.)
Costume (dress): 14 3/16 x 9 13/16 x 7 1/16 in. (36 x 25 x 18 cm)
Center back (jacket): 104.1 cm (41 in.)
Center front (jacket): 73.7 cm (29 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 number2009.4061.1-2
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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about 1986
a-b
about 1858
Conservation status: Before treatment
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1992
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Arnold Scaasi
Fall 1986
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about 1938
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about 1914
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mid-19th century
Woman's hat
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1960s