Name/Title

Cocktail Dress

Entry/Object ID

2007.2.25

Description

White gauzy cocktail dress. Low rounded neck in both front and back as well as puffed sleeves. Top half of bodice is composed of gathered translucent gauze fabric over a shiny ivory synthetic fabric. Silver rhinestone ornament pinned to left breast. "Lightning" zipper closure down center back of dress. High-waisted. Skirt is composed of a layer of gauzy fabric over a shiny synthetic underskirt and a white net crinoline. Skirt is gathered at waist and about calf-length.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

University of British Columbia

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Jersey

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1950 - 1969

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 100cm Width (b): 36cm