Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

2021.13.2

Description

White and pale blue satin evening gown. Shoulders and skirt made with white satin, while midriff is made with pale blue satin. Wide "V" neckline front and back. Cap sleeves with ruching on shoulders. Embroidered spiderweb motif on shoulders and skirt, both front and back. Also iridescent sequins in curlicue pattern on bust, back, and waistline. Waistline falls below natural waist. Knife pleats at hem.

Use

Made by the donor's mother, based off an image of a dress in a magazine.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Guerra, Venico

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Satin

Material

Silk

Color

White, Blue, Iridescent

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Fiorella Guerra

Date made

circa 1958

Place

City

Vancouver

State/Province

British Columbia

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 150cm Width (b): 44cm