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Woman's day suit

(American, 1930–2015)
Fall 1988
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueWool twill weave; silk satin weave; silk plain weave; silk lace
DimensionsCenter back (jacket): 56 cm (22 1/16 in.)
Center back (dress): 87 cm (34 1/4 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 number2009.4069.1-2
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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