Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

1998.17.10

Description

Part A) Orange chiffon evening gown. Floor length. Sleeveless, with a wide and shallow rounded neckline. Bound hem at neckline and armholes. Bodice consists of a layer of finely knife-pleated chiffon over an orange lining. "Clix" zipper closure down back of bodice. Natural waistline. Skirt is knife-pleated around waistline, A-line, and floor-length. Bottom hem of skirt is edged with a broad band of chocolate brown. Orange petticoat underneath. Part B) Rectangular, brown chiffon scarf.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Pierce, Jean & Stuart, Gary

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Chiffon

Color

Orange, Brown

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 138.5cm Width (b): 41cm Belt Length: 78cm Width: 10cm Scarf Length: 247 Width: 110cm