Name/Title
Evening GownEntry/Object ID
2021.24.5Description
Part A) Purple dress with floral lace bodice. Inside bodice is a semi-detached pink chemise. Flat and folder lace collar with scalloped edges. Short sleeves with rolled cuffs. Button placket down center front of bodice. Natural waistline. Gathered at waist. Skirt is calf-length and A-line, with a self-fabric flower at the right hip. "Lightning" zipper under left arm. Belt loop at left and right waist.
Part B) Purple bolero. Elbow-length sleeves with rolled cuffs. Shoulder pads. Open down center front. Front edges have rounded corners.
Part C) Purple belt. Self-covered square buckle, with holes in belt at opposite end. Stiff interfacing.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Holeton, AnnaClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Merit DressesDate made
circa 1940 - 1959Place
Country
CanadaContinent
North AmericaLabel/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
Bolero:
Merit / DRESSES / HALF SIZES OF DISTINCTION / STYLED BY SAPERADimensions
Dimension Notes
Dress
Length: 122cm
Width (b): 47cm
Bolero
Length: 43cm
Width (b): 50cm
Belt
Length: 104cm
Width (b): 1.5cm
