Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

2021.24.3

Description

Part A) Purple damask dress with pink and green floral pattern. Wide "V" neckline at front and a shallow, wide neckline at the back. Elbow-length sleeves with triangular gussets under arms. Fabric at bust is gathered and faux-wrapped. Band of fabric across front of bust. Bodice is shaped. "Riri" zipper under left arm. Natural waistline. Skirt is A-line, gathered at waist, and calf-length. Part B) Purple damask belt with pink and green floral pattern. Self-covered square buckle, with four holes in corresponding end of belt. Black faux leather facing on back of belt. Stiff interfacing.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Holeton, Anna

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Damask

Color

Purple, Pink, Green

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Modele Sack

Date made

circa 1940 - 1959

Place

City

Zürich

Country

Switzerland

Continent

Europe

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Made in Switzerland Modele / Sack / ZURICH-PARIS

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 118cm Width (b): 38.9cm Belt Length: 87.5cm Width (b): 2cm