Name/Title

Cocktail Dress

Entry/Object ID

2018.3.2

Description

White silk bubble dress with yellow and brown flowers. Detachable green velvet halterneck. Neckline curved to follow bust. Fitted and boned bodice with two vertical green velvet strips and flower print. Natural and rounded waistline. Full and knee-length balloon skirt. Skirt has single box pleat on center front, and is knife pleated around waist. Stiff crinoline. Zipper closure on center rear.

Use

Bought in West Vancouver.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Gregson, Sally

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Velvet, Chiffon

Material

Silk

Color

White, Yellow, Brown, Green

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Ricky Toronto

Date made

circa 1959 - 1960

Place

* Untyped Place

Toronto, Canada

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

STYLED BY / Ricky / TORONTO

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 113cm Width (b): 36cm