Name/Title
Evening GownEntry/Object ID
2017.4.1Description
Part A) Black lace evening gown over a semi-detached black slip. Floral machine-made lace. Sleeveless. Deep "V" neckline in front and a collar in the back. Bodice has a cutout back with two lace straps. Natural waistline with a high inverted "V" seam in front. Bust is gathered at waist seam. Snap fasteners at left waist. Skirt is A-line and floor length.
Part B) Black lace shrug. Waist length, made of same lace as gown. Standing collar at back. Short sleeves with ruching at outside seam. Front edges are edged with cartridge pleats. Four silver metallic button closure at bottom of front opening.
Part C) Belt. Black floral lace over black interfacing, with a self-covered belt frame on one end. Other end is pointed.Use
Belonged to the donor's great-aunt, Dorothy Michelborough (1894-1978) of Ontario, Canada.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
McCann, LindseyClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1930 - 1939Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Gown
Length: 152cm
Width (b): 49cm
Shrug
Length: 45cm
Width (b): 48cm
Belt
Length: 96.5cm
