Scaasi: An American Icon

Royal blue velvet & satin gown
Arnold Scaasi, 1988
Long-sleeved dress with sweatheart neckline and princess bodice.
Identical to the dress worn by Barbara Bush as
First Lady at the 1989 Inaugural Ball.
On loan from The Ohio State University Historic Costume and Textiles Collection
Gift of Mrs. Vincent Astor, OSU 1994.561.1

Emerald to sapphire chiffon evening dress
Arnold Scaasi, spring 1981
Sleeveless dress with low scoop back in double layers of ombrée silk chiffon.
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Arnold Scaasi, KSUM 1997.10.44

Celadon to violet chiffon evening dress
Arnold Scaasi, spring 1994
Sleeveless dress with thin spaghetti straps in double layers of ombrée silk chiffon.
Bias body extends to the knees in front and reaches to the floor in back.
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Arnold Scaasi, KSUM 1997.10.56

Navy chiffon evening dress
Arnold Scaasi, spring 1988
Draped silk chiffon dress with crossover halter neck and low back bodice with hip sash,
knot and flowing ties at center front.
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Arnold Scaasi, KSUM 1997.10.50


Decorative Arts

Portrait of Miss Johnson
Painted ca.1740-49
Thomas Hudson, England, 1701-1779
Oil on canvas
Kent State University Museum
Silverman/Rodgers Collection, KSUM 1983.4.712

Pewterware
European, 18th century and later
Kent State University Museum
Silverman/Rodgers Collection
Goblet: KSUM 1983.4.433
Tankard with scroll handle: KSUM 1983.4.434
Seven graduated measuring cups: KSUM 1983.4.435a-g
Two-handled cup: KSUM 1983.4.437
Charger: KSUM 1983.4.439
Pair of candlesticks: KSUM 1983.4.519ab

Provincial Queen Anne Sideboard
England, ca.1700-25
Oak
Kent State University Museum
Silverman/Rodgers Collection, KSUM 1983.4.764