Day Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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

Name/Title

Day Dress

Entry/Object ID

2006.1.35

Description

Part A) Red cotton day dress. Horizontal bands of coral floral print. On bodice, these bands form "V" shape. Knee length. Round neckline with plunging "V" in center front. Short sleeves with ornamental bows. Diamond shaped patches under arms. Natural waistline. Skirt is full and knife pleated. Closes in front with four peach buttons and hook-and-eye closure. Part B) Matching coral floral belt. Square ends. No fasteners.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Canadiana Costume Society

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Cotton

Color

Red, Pink, White

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Horrockses Fashions

Date made

circa 1950 - 1959

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Dress HORROCKSES Fashions 12

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 113cm Width (b): 42cm Belt Length: 97.5cm