Name/Title

Day Dress

Entry/Object ID

1998.12.2

Description

Part A) Beige floral lace afternoon dress. V-neck and three-quarter sleeves. Bodice consists of a beige lace layer over a sleeveless beige cotton (?) layer with a sweetheart neckline. Skirt is straight and has darts at waist. Two inside pockets on left and right front of skirt. Rear of skirt has kick pleat at hem. Skirt is lined with beige cotton (?). Dress bodice fastens with four self-covered buttons. Lace ground fraying in areas. Top button has fallen off (currently stored in right pocket of dress). Blue discolouration on skirt left. Part B) Matching belt. Fastens with self-covered buckle.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Charkow, Abe & Eloise

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Lace

Material

Cotton

Color

Beige

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Marty Modelle

Date made

circa 1955

Place

Country

Switzerland

Continent

Europe

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Ensemble Shop Marty Modelle MADE IN SWITZERLAND

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 113.5cm Width (s): 43cm Width (w):39cm Belt Length: 90.5cm