Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

2006.5.3

Description

Part A) Plum evening gown. Floral lace. Square neckline in front. Lace cape sleeves with padding at the shoulders. Lace bodice. Natural waistline. Skirt consists of a knee-length waterfall lace skirt over an A-line skirt. "Lightning" zipper closure at left bodice under arm. Part B) Plum lace belt. Floral lace. Self-covered frame and snap fastener at either end. Part C & D) Plum lace fingerless gloves. Floral lace. Forearm length.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Lee, Suzanne

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Lace

Material

Cotton

Color

Purple

Notes

Machine lace

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1930 - 1939

Place

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Gown Length: 140.5cm Width (b): 46cm Belt Length: 94cm Gloves Length: 38 Width (wrist): 8.5cm