Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

1998.17.4

Description

Part A) Black wool and taffeta evening gown. Wool bodice. Low "V" neck. Wrist-length sleeves. Box pleat at left and right shoulder. Darts in bust. "Eflon" zipper closure down center back of bodice. Natural waistline. Skirt is taffeta, A-line, and calf-length. Box pleats in skirt around waist. Dress is lined with black satin. Part B) Black taffeta scarf. Wide tapered ends. Satin facing. Vertical line of diamond shaped gold metallic sequins.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Pierce, Jean & Stuart, Gary

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Taffeta

Material

Wool, Sequins

Color

Black, Gold

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Pauline Trigere

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

paulinetrigere

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 121cm Width (b): 39cm Scarf Length: 129.5cm Width: 21.5cm