Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

1998.17.9

Description

Part A) Black shift dress. Asymmetrical neckline. Sleeveless on the left side, with a wrist-length sleeve on the right. "Slid" zipper closure at right wrist, and down left side of bodice. Darts at bodice. Boning in left side of bust. Dress is calf-length and lined with black. Boning at bust is visible through frayed fabric near neckline. Part B) Black detached sleeve / scarf. Triangular shape, with a wide and flat base that tapers into a straight tube. "Slid" zipper closure at tube hem.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Pierce, Jean & Stuart, Gary

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Jersey

Color

Black

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Fontana

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Fontana / New York / Roma

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 103cm Width (b): 39cm Sleeve / Scarf Length: 181cm Width: 66cm