Name/Title
Evening DressEntry/Object ID
2021.21.1Description
Dark blue wool evening dress. Floor-length. Scoop neckline with ribbed edge. Straight wrist length sleeves, gathered at ribbed wrists. Bodice is ribbed. "Lysta" zipper closure down center back of bodice. Natural waistline, marked by a horizontally stripped band in ochre, pale blue, dark blue, pale yellow, brown, and ivory. Skirt is gathered at waist. Skirt has geometric pattern as well as horizontal stripes at bottom hem in same colours as waist.Use
Worn by the donor's mother in Ottawa, ON.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Bild, MarilynClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
JerseyMaterial
WoolColor
Blue, Orange, Yellow, Brown, WhiteMade/Created
Manufacturer
CrissaDate made
circa 1970 - 1979Place
Country
ItalyRegion
Southwestern EuropeLabel/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
100% WOOL / 100% LAINE / CA 01017
100% WOOL 12 / PROFESSIONAL DRY CLEANING
12
CRISSA / Lined Italiana / MADE IN ITALYDimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: 146.5cm
Width (b): 36.5cm