Designer
Arnold Scaasi (American, born Canada, 1930–2015)American, born Canada, 1930–2015
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Cocktail Dress and Shawl
Date1980–1989
PlaceUnited States
MediumLace, taffeta, and sequins
DimensionsDress (.A): 34 1/2 × 14 in. (87.6 × 35.6 cm)
Other (.B, shawl): 50 1/2 × 23 1/2in. (128.3 × 59.7cm)
Other (.B, shawl): 50 1/2 × 23 1/2in. (128.3 × 59.7cm)
Credit LineGift of Margaret Alkek Williams
Object number97.400.A,.B
Not on view
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Department
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