Name/Title

Cocktail Dress

Entry/Object ID

1999.8.9

Description

White organdy cocktail dress. Wide V-neck front and back. Cap sleeves. Appliques of white cotton piqué flowers with blue embroidered detail all around the neckline. Inside bodice is a strapless satin insert with sweetheart neckline and tucking on bust. Skirt is smooth across stomach but gathered around back and at sides. Skirt consists of appliquéd organdy skirt and a satin petticoat. Similar floral appliqués in addition to blue embroidered circle appliqués on skirt hem. Hem edge is embroidered. Dress fastens under left arm with snap fasteners.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Charkow, Abe & Eloise

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Organdy, Satin

Material

Linen, Cotton

Color

White, Blue, Yellow

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1958

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 117cm Width (b): 38.5cm Slip Length: 101cm Width (b): 40cm