Name/Title
Cocktail DressEntry/Object ID
1999.8.5Description
Part A) Black raffia cocktail dress. Raffia worked in floral pattern over black lace. Low and rounded neckline with deep back and scalloped edges. Sleeveless. Neckline and armholes trimmed with thin black polyester band. Bodice is fitted. Skirt is knee length and A-line. Raffia belt loops around waist. Scalloped hem. Dress fastens in center rear with a zipper and hook-and-eye closure.
Part B) Hot pink slip. Low and rounded neckline. Spaghetti straps. Bodice is fitted. Skirt is knee length and A-line. Darts at waist. Slip fastens in center rear with zipper and hook-and-eye closure.
Part C) Hot pink sash belt. Cartridge pleated at both ends and twice in body. Canvas (?) strips reinforcing pleats on reverse of belt. Sash fastens with three hook-and-eye closures.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Charkow, Abe & EloiseClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Material
RaffiaColor
Black, PinkMade/Created
Manufacturer
Eugenie GlassnerDate made
circa 1960Place
City
VancouverState/Province
British ColumbiaCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaDimensions
Dimension Notes
Dress
Length: 104cm
Width (b): 50cm
Slip
Length: 103cm
Width (b): 50cm
Belt
Length: 89cm
