Name/Title
Evening GownEntry/Object ID
2018.17.3Description
Part A) Dark blue and gold lace and velvet evening gown. Floor-length. High waist. Sleeveless, with a shallow "V" neckline and a low back. Rear and sides of dress made with blue and metallic gold lace with plantlike motif. Dress straps are velvet (lined with lace), and both the neckline and center front of dress are edged with broad bands of blue velvet.The velvet edging down center front of the dress is scalloped. Dress is open down the center front from bust to floor, revealing a dark blue semi-attached satin shift. Bodice has a thirteen self-covered button closure down center front.
Part B) Dark blue velvet belt. One end of the belt is triangular and the other end has a self-covered belt frame. Belt cannot be undone. Ribbed texture. Belt frame is self-covered with blue and metallic gold lace. Lace appears frayed at edges.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Hamilton, GillianClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
VelvetMaterial
Metallic threadColor
Gold, BlueMade/Created
Date made
circa 1930 - 1939Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Dress
Length: 149cm
Width (b): 41cm
Belt
Circumference: 80cm