Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

2016.12.1

Description

Aqua chiffon gown. Boat neck. Collar of tucked chiffon around neckline, round in front and "V" shaped in back, from shoulder to shoulder. Short sleeves, also of tucked chiffon over layer of aqua fabric. Fitted bodice with darts, also consisting of aqua chiffon over fabric. "Falcon" zipper down back of bodice. Gathered chiffon "cape" at back of bodice from shoulders to bottom hem, with slit down top center half to facilitate zipper access. Natural waistline. Fine box pleats in skirt around waist. Skirt is calf-length, and consists of a chiffon layer, a white net petticoat, and a fabric shift.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Rudolph, Shirley

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Chiffon, Net

Color

Blue, White

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1959

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 110cm Width (b): 37cm