Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

1998.18.1

Description

Part A) Black dress with geometric red pattern. Standing collar with large self-fabric bow at center front. Straight wrist-length sleeves gathered at wrists. Self-covered button on wristband at wrist slit. Darts at bust. Natural waistline. Skirt is A-line and gathered at waist. Inverted box pleat at center front of skirt, from waistline to bottom hem. Semi-detached black shift. "Lightning" zipper closure down center back of bodice. Tear in right shoulder. Part B) Black belt with geometric red pattern. Black covered belt frame on one end and tapered point on opposite end of belt. Black faux leather facing and stiff interfacing.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Pierce, Jean & Stuart, Gary

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Color

Black, Red

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

Dress Length: 108.5cm Width (b): 43.5cm Belt Length: 87cm Width: 3.5cm