Evening Gown

Clothing/Dress/Costume

The BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC)

Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

1997.9.1

Description

Part A) Light blue organza evening gown with green fern embroidery on skirt. High, round neckline with standing ring collar. Sleeves are wrist length, gathered at the wristband and fastened with two snap fasteners. Fitted, plain bodice. "Talon" zipper closure at center back, concealed underneath placket. High waisted. Decorative bright green velvet belt around waist, tied in a bow at center front. Skirt is full and floor length, composed of three layers of organza, over a layer of net, over a layer of taffeta. Top layer of skirt is embroidered with green ferns, which are in turn embellished with gold metallic sequins. Part B) White petticoat made of heavily sized cotton. Very full.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Weldom, Kathryn Estate of

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Organza, Taffeta, Velvet

Material

Silk, Cotton, Sequins

Color

Blue, Green, Silver, White

Notes

Embroidered

Made/Created

Manufacturer

George Halley

Date made

1968

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 152cm Width (b): 42cm Petticoat Length: 90cm Width (w): 39cm