Name/Title

Day Dress

Entry/Object ID

1997.9.8

Description

Black and white striped trapeze dress. Wrist-length sleeves gathered at the shoulder and wrist, with a wristband that has a single self-covered button at the wrist slit. Neckline is "V" shaped with a flat and folded collar, which ends at the bottom of the neckline as a self-fabric bow. Yoke of dress is horizontally striped while rest of dress fabric is vertically striped. Bust is shaped. Skirt is knee-length, ending in a broad and gathered ruffle. "Eclair" zipper closure down center back of dress. Semi-detached cream shift inside dress body.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Weldom, Kathryn Estate of

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Chiffon

Material

Silk, Rayon

Color

White, Black

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Givenchy

Place

Country

France

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

MADE IN FRANCE / GIVENCHY / NOUVELLE BOUTIQUE / PARIS MADE IN FRANCE / Fabriqué en France / Style/Modele_1148_ / Size/Taille_12_ / Color/Coloris_Black_ / Lining %_Rayon_ / _____ %_____ / _100_ %_Silk_ / Dry Clean Only / Nettoyer a sec seulement [Text within lines is handwritten in black pen]

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 114cm Width (b): 47cm