Name/Title

Ensemble

Entry/Object ID

2007.2.33

Description

Part A) Red silk sheath dress with brocade weave. Brocade pattern depicts abstract floral shapes. Dress has broad and shallow rounded neckline and very short sleeves. High waist. Skirt is gathered at waistline and flares slightly towards bottom hem. About calf-length. "Arrow" zipper closure down back. Part B) Red silk jacket with brocade weave. Same pattern as Part A. Flat and folded collar and notched lapel, both with rounded points. Straight elbow-length sleeves. Slash pocket at left and right front. Jacket is open down front with no closures. Inside is lined with red fabric.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

University of British Columbia

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Brocade

Material

Silk

Color

Red

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1950 - 1959

Place

Country

England, United Kingdom

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 112cm Width (b): 45cm Jacket Length: 59cm Width (b): 52cm