Name/Title

Cocktail Dress

Entry/Object ID

1999.8.2

Description

Part A) Orange cocktail dress. Dress decorated with iridescent cellophane strip sewn in vermicular pattern on orange netting. Lining is orange chiffon. Deep and rounded neckline. Ornamental flowers sewn on centre neckline and left shoulder. Sleeveless fitted bodice. Skirt is A-line. Scalloped hem. Dress fastens in centre back with Lightning-brand zipper underneath placket. Part B) Matching belt. Stiff. Fastens with hook-and-eye closure.

Use

Custom design.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Charkow, Abe & Eloise

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Nylon, Silk, Cellophane

Color

Orange, Iridescent

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Eugenie Glassner

Date made

circa 1960

Place

City

Vancouver

State/Province

British Columbia

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 106cm Width (b): 44cm Belt Length: 80cm