Name/Title
Prom DressEntry/Object ID
2011.770Description
A short, light green taffeta prom dress. The skirt consists of six ruffled layers with tulle netting underneath, to make the skirt poof. The bodice of the dress has horizontal ruching, and the chest has layered ruffles. There are two small straps on each side if the dress, which opens up on the back, and closes with a silver zipper.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
TaffetaMaterial
SilkColor
Green, SilverMade/Created
Manufacturer
Cotillion FormalsDate made
1955 - 1965Time Period
20th CenturyNotes
Unable to find much information about the Cotillion Formals label, but most other dresses by the same label are from the 1950's.Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
Label, Makers MarkLocation
On tag, inside back of dressTranscription
Cotillion / FORMALSLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EmbroideredLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DressNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
380Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Vonda BreedNotes
Donor, most likely
