Arnold Scaasi
Ball Gown and Coat (no. 1907)

DesignerAmerican, born Canada, 1930–2015
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Ball Gown and Coat (no. 1907)
Date1987
PlaceUnited States
MediumTaffeta and silk taffeta
DimensionsJacket (.A): 63 × 34 in. (160 × 86.4 cm)
Dress (.B): 58 × 28 in. (147.3 × 71.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of artist
Object number97.374.A,.B
Not on view

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ProvenanceThe artist; given to MFAH, 1997.

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