Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

2006.3.3

Description

Part A) White silk dress. Floor-length shift dress. Sleeveless, with broad straps. Shallow and wide "U" neckline in front and back. Darts at bust. Zipper closure down center back, concealed by a placket. Dress hem is edged with double-layered white silk ribbon in a crossing zigzag pattern. Dress is lined with white synthetic. Part B) White synthetic petticoat. Thin and ridged waistband. Zipper closure, as well as single snap fastener and hook-and-eye closure on waistband. Broad band of netting sewn into bottom hem.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Heller, Barbara, on behalf of Samuel Heller Ltd.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Silk

Color

White

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Lore Maria Wiener

Date made

circa 1960 - 1969

Place

City

Vancouver

State/Province

British Columbia

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Dress: LORE MARIA WIENER

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 146cm Width (b): 41.5cm Petticoat Length: 102 Width (w): 35cm