Name/Title
Cocktail DressEntry/Object ID
2007.2.26Description
Part A) Red velvet and netting cocktail dress. Sleeveless, with a sweetheart neck and shaped bust. Bodice is composed of a red velvet and netting layer over a red synthetic fabric lining. High waist. Skirt is gathered at waist and about knee-length. Skirt is composed of red netting over a pink synthetic underskirt. "Serval" zipper closure down back of bodice.
Part B) Red chest-length velvet top. Rounded neck in front and shallow V-neck in back. Sleeveless with sharp ".>" shaped shoulders. Bust is shaped. Inside is lined with pink synthetic fabric. At left shoulder are three snap fasteners, and at left side are four snap fasteners.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
University of British ColumbiaClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
Velvet, NetColor
RedMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950 - 1969Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Dress
Length: 88cm
Width (b): 36cm
Top
Length: 29cm
Width (b): 45cm
