Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

2014.9.2

Description

Pink and silver lamé evening gown. Rounded neckline with deep V notch in front. "Lightning" zipper closure down back. Neckline is edged with band of silver lamé, silvery beads, and faux pearls. Short sleeves, also edged with band of lamé and beads. Dress is high waisted and has self-fabric band of cloth around waist. Darts at back. Skirt is gathered at waist in loose box pleats. Skirt is A-line and about ankle-length. Inside of dress is lined with pink synthetic fabric.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Parker, Dewey

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Satin, Lamé

Material

Beads

Color

Pink, Silver, White

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Roger Freres

Date made

circa 1965 - 1969

Place

City

Paris

Country

France

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

MADAME / Hildegarde Reimann / VANCOUVER Roger Freres / PARIS

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 135cm Width (b): 38cm