Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

1998.9.68

Description

Evening gown of oyster lace over blue silk satin. Strapless, with a sweetheart neckline in front and a low back. Zipper closure down center back of bodice. Blue satin silk ribbon drawn through lace around bust, with the right ends tied into a bow which fastens at center rear with a snap fastener. Natural waist with seam concealed underneath lace. Skirt is A-line and ankle-length. Blue satin silk ribbon drawn through lace near bottom hem. Lace has scalloped edge at bottom hem. Yellow discoloration at neckline.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Pattison, Margaret Ann

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Satin, Lace

Material

Silk

Color

White, Blue

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Maggy Rouff

Date made

circa 1953

Place

Country

France

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 117.5cm Width (b): 42cm