Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
2002.2.3Description
Part A) White silk chiffon cocktail dress. Wide and shallow round neckline at front and a wide, deep square neckline at back. No sleeves. Neckline and sleeves edged with wide band of machine-made floral lace. Fitted bodice decorated in lozenge pattern in white and silver coloured beads. Natural waistline. Full and gathered skirt consists of two layers of white chiffon over a crepe petticoat. "Talon" brand zipper closure at centre back.
Part B) Matching chiffon scarf.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Carswell-Black, Deborah (estate)
Courtesy of David BlackClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
Chiffon, CrêpeMaterial
Silk, BeadsColor
White, SilverMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950 - 1959Label/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
Larry Aldrich/New YorkDimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: 100cm
Width (b): 51cm