Name/Title

Patio Dress

Entry/Object ID

1997.7.1

Description

Part A) White cotton blouse embroidered on the front with blue, white and yellow flowers. Narrow and shallow rounded neckline with a pale blue bound hem. Sleeveless. Darts at bust. Natural waistline, with a white peplum. Darts at waist and peplum. Blouse has button closure down center back. Part B) White cotton skirt embroidered at left and right front with blue, white and yellow flowers. Wide, light blue waistband with a four button closure down the center back. Center back of skirt also has a "Lightning" zipper closure. Pleated gathers at waistband at both the front and back sides of skirt. Hem is ankle-length. White semi-detached petticoat inside skirt. Bottom hem of skirt has come undone, visually adding extra length to garment.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Tessler, Ronnie

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Cotton

Color

White, Blue, Yellow

Notes

Embroidered

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1964

Place

City

Winnipeg

State/Province

Manitoba

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Blouse Length: 56cm Width (b): 45cm Skirt Length: 123cm Width (w): 26cm