Ensemble

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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

Name/Title

Ensemble

Entry/Object ID

1998.17.3

Description

Part A) Orange, green and black woven wool cape. Flat and rounded collar with straight neckline. Armholes at left and right front, concealed behind plackets. Cape is open down center back, with a single button closure inside. Cape is open down center front, with a four button closure at top of opening. Black lining. Part B) Orange, green and black satin dress. Printed with same pattern as outside weave of cape. Folded and rounded collar. Waist-length sleeves gathered at wristband. Self-covered button closure at wrist slit on sleeve. Faux placket down center front of bodice. Bodice has darts at bust. Band around waist. Skirt is A-line, gathered at waist, and calf-length. Black lining. Part C) Chiffon scarf. Geometric and floral print in orange, yellow and black.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Pierce, Jean & Stuart, Gary

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Chiffon

Material

Wool

Color

Orange, Yellow, Black

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Everett Staples

Place

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Dress DESIGNED BY EVERETT STAPLES / Jean Pierce / TORONTO

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Cape Length: 104.5cm Width (s): 45cm Dress Length: 108cm Width (b): 43cm Scarf Length: 185cm Width: 103.5cm