Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
2017.1.3Description
Part A) Black silk chiffon dress. Dress has a V-shaped cowl neckline. Three-quarter raglan sleeves. Decorative pin-tucking at shoulders. Decorative horizontal zigzag seam and gathered elastic arm opening on sleeves. Bodice is shaped with flesh-coloured lace and silk lining. Belt loops at left and right hip. Broad band around waist with zigzag seam on skirt. Decorative pin-tucking on skirt. Skirt lined with black silk. Some holes near skirt hem. Sleeve elastics stiffened. Side zipper closure, with snap fasteners on inside lining.
Part B) Matching belt. Decorative straight stitching. Snap fastener closure. One of five snaps missing.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Dixon, DorothyClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
ChiffonMaterial
SilkColor
White, BlackMade/Created
Date made
circa 1920 - 1929Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Dress
Length: 128cm
Width (b): 38cm
Belt
Length: 84cm
