Evening Gown

Clothing/Dress/Costume

The BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC)

Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

2020.4.4

Description

Part A) Black jersey knit evening dress. Calf-length. Wide "V" neck. Wrist-length sleeves, gathered at shoulder seam. Darts at bust. "YKK" zipper closure down center back. Natural waistline. Skirt is A-line and gathered at waist in loose box pleats. Part B) Black satin stole. Rectangular black band gathered at the center front, with seam concealed behind black satin rosette. Part C) Clothing pin (?). Half-moon shaped band made of coiled silver metallic woven cord, richly decorated with faux pearls, faux gemstones, and clear beads.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Oseen, Colette

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Satin, Jersey

Material

Plastic

Color

Black, Silver, White

Made/Created

Date made

1989

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 129cm Width (b): 41.5cm Stole Length: 25.5cm Width: 59.5cm Pin Length: 3.5cm Width: 6.5cm