Name/Title
Evening GownEntry/Object ID
2007.2.34Description
Part A) Black evening gown with green and gold floral brocade pattern. Sleeveless, with a sweetheart neckline. Bodice is worked to appear wrapped from right to left. Zipper closure underneath left armhole. High-waisted with a band of self-fabric attached around waist. Skirt is very full and about ankle-length. Skirt is composed of black floral brocade over a black linen petticoat.
Part B) Black stole with same brocade pattern as Part A. Inside of stole is faced with pale green grosgrain fabric. Broad rectangular shape with square ends.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
University of British ColumbiaClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
DamaskMaterial
RayonColor
Black, Green, GoldMade/Created
Date made
circa 1956 - 1962Place
Country
England, United KingdomRegion
Western EuropeContinent
EuropeLabel/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
Dress:
Jonelle
TO BE DRY CLEANED
22Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Dress
Length: 140cm
Width (b): 37cm
Stole
Length: 108cm
Width: 50cm
