Name/Title
Evening GownEntry/Object ID
2021.17.52Description
Part A) Transparent turquoise and gold metallic evening gown with tomesode kimono sleeves. Body of gown as well as sleeves and bottom hem have gold metallic geometric pattern. Neckline is rounded and very shallow in front and rounded in the back. Back of dress is open to past hip-height, with two snap fasteners and a hook closure. Sleeves of gown are broad, rectangular and just past elbow-length, and dangle to about hip-height. Gown has high waist. Ankle-length skirt is gathered at waist.
Part B) Blue shift dress. Sleeveless. Round neckline and low back. Inside bust is lined with white jersey knit fabric. Dart at each side of bust. Waist is shaped. Skirt is A-line and about calf-length. Skirt has slit at left and right side seams near the bottom hem. "Lightning" zipper closure down center back of dress.
Part C) Transparent turquoise and gold metallic fabric belt. Front of belt is covered with geometric gold damask. No interfacing. Ends are square.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Batts, AnnaClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
BrocadeMaterial
Metallic threadLining
JerseyColor
Gold, BlueMade/Created
Date made
circa 1980 - 1999Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Gown
Length: 153cm
Width (b): 39cm
Dress
Length: 140cm
Width (b): 37cm
Belt
Length: 290cm
Width: 2cm
