Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

2012.11.2

Description

Part A) Tan, floor-length evening gown. Dress has long sleeves, fitted bodice, and gathered skirt. Skirt consists of an outer later of rayon embellished with copper metallic chain stitch embroidery and tan chenille in scallop pattern, over a tan synthetic petticoat. Fastens in rear with brown Lighting-brand zipper. Part B) Matching belt. Fastens with two sets of metal hooks and eyes.

Use

Worn as a mother-of-the-bride dress.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Cohene, Sue

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Rayon

Color

Brown, Copper

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Isaac Joy

Date made

1972

Place

City

Montreal

State/Province

Quebec

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Isaac Joy / MONTREAL

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 137cm Width (s): 42cm Width (w): 33cm Belt Length: 86cm