Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

2021.29.1

Description

Yellow silk brocade dress. Pattern is woven vertical pinstripe spotted with woven paisley cover. Gathered puff sleeves and empire waistline. Neckline is broad, low, and square at both front and back, edged with lace. Hemline also edged with same lace. Skirt lined with stiff material. Center back closure with hooks and eyes. Machine sewn.

Use

Originally from the Frederick Wood Theater at the University of British Columbia.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Museum of Vancouver

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Brocade

Material

Silk

Color

Yellow

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1890 - 1900

Time Period

19th Century

Place

City

Vancouver

State/Province

British Columbia

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 130cm Width (s): 38cm