Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

2021.24.5

Description

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, Anna

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Lace

Color

Purple

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Merit Dresses

Date made

circa 1940 - 1959

Place

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Bolero: Merit / DRESSES / HALF SIZES OF DISTINCTION / STYLED BY SAPERA

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 122cm Width (b): 47cm Bolero Length: 43cm Width (b): 50cm Belt Length: 104cm Width (b): 1.5cm