Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

2006.1.29

Description

Part A) Light brown crocheted raffia sheath dress. Sleeveless with scoop neckline. Arm holes, neckline, and hem are scalloped. Gold taffeta shift with combined bodice and skirt darts. Zipper closure down center back. Part B) Light brown crocheted raffia belt. Made of conjoined floral circles. Backed with gold taffeta. Single half of a hook-and-eye closure on each end.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Jackson, Bonita CCS

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Raffia

Color

Brown, Gold

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1968

Place

Country

Italy

Region

Southwestern Europe

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

HAND MADE IN ITALY

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 98.5cm Width (b): 43.5cm Belt Length: 84cm