Ensemble

Clothing/Dress/Costume

The BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC)

Name/Title

Ensemble

Entry/Object ID

2012.11.3

Description

Part A) Orange and silver dress. Light orange gauze with silver featherlike embellishment. Sleeveless, with a plunging "V" neckline with snap fasteners at bottom where edges overlap. Scalloped ruffles edge neckline. Bodice is shaped and lined with orange. Natural waistline. Skirt is gathered at waist, A-line and ankle-length. Skirt is semi-transparent and open down the center front, with no fasteners. Part B) Orange satin trousers. Darts at waist. Straight and wide legs."Talon" zipper and hook closure at left waist. Unlined.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Cohene, Sue

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Satin

Color

Orange, Silver

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Ruth Statton Inc.

Date made

circa 1965 - 1975

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Dress: MADE EXPRESSLY FOR / Ruth Stattner Inc. / BOUTIQUE

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 142cm Width (b): 46cm Trousers Length: 98cm Width (b): 34cm