Arnold Scaasi
Evening Ensemble

DesignerAmerican, born Canada, 1930–2015
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Evening Ensemble
Datec. 1985
PlaceNew York, New York, United States
MediumSilk faille, lace, and paillettes
DimensionsDress (.A): 60 × 20 in. (152.4 × 50.8 cm)
Other (.B, wrap): 25 × 22in. (63.5 × 55.9cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Louisa Stude Sarofim
Object number94.98.A,.B
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ProvenanceMrs. Louisa Stude Sarofim, Houston; given to MFAH, 1994.

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