Name/Title

Cocktail Dress

Entry/Object ID

2020.4.2

Description

Blue velvet cocktail dress. Knee-length with empire waistline. Wide and low scoop neckline with "V" shaped notch in center. Bust is gathered at waist seam. Wrist-length sleeves. Skirt is A-line. Zipper closure down center back of dress. Dress has black synthetic lining.

Use

The fabric used to make this dress was acquired in 1984 from the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Oseen, Colette

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Velvet

Color

Blue, Black

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Louise Renoir

Date made

circa 1984

Place

City

Edmonton

State/Province

Alberta

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 91cm Width (b): 44cm