Name/Title
Evening GownEntry/Object ID
2021.24.3Description
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, AnnaClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
DamaskColor
Purple, Pink, GreenMade/Created
Manufacturer
Modele SackDate made
circa 1940 - 1959Place
City
ZürichCountry
SwitzerlandContinent
EuropeLabel/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
Made in Switzerland
Modele / Sack / ZURICH-PARISDimensions
Dimension Notes
Dress
Length: 118cm
Width (b): 38.9cm
Belt
Length: 87.5cm
Width (b): 2cm