Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

The BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC)

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

2019.2.35

Description

Black dress with pink, gold, blue, and green sequin spirals. Short sleeves and a rounded neckline. Two self-covered button closure at back of neckline. The sequin spirals cover the top front of the bodice and both sleeves. Spirals are multi-coloured, on a black sequin background. Bodice is shaped. "Conmar" zipper closure under left sleeve. Waist is natural but asymmetrical, forming a "V" shape at the left hip where skirt is gathered. Skirt is A-line and knee-length. Hem possibly shortened.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Canadiana Costume Society

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Crêpe

Material

Rayon, Sequins

Color

Black, Pink, Green, Gold, Blue

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1944 - 1948

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

CANADIANA COSTUME / SOCIETY W2241(2)

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 104.5cm Width (b): 46.5cm