Name/Title

Day Dress

Entry/Object ID

2006.3.5

Description

Black silk day dress. Narrow and shallow rounded neckline in front. Bodice has vertical slit from neckline to upper back. Two self-covered button closure at top of slit.Short raglan sleeves. Tucking on shoulders and left side of neckline. Natural waistline. Skirt is A-line. Wrap belt with decorative tucking attached at right waist. Belt fastens to self at waist with two hook-and-eye fasteners. Front of skirt has a broad silk panel with a single twist in the center and decorative tucking attached vertically across the skirt. Back of skirt has vertical seam across middle.

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

Black

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Maurice Rentner

Date made

circa 1940 - 1945

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 133.5cm Width (b): 45.5cm