Evening Gown

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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

Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

1997.9.12

Description

Part A) Vivid green trapeze wrap dress. Dress consists of an outer green chiffon layer over an interior satin layer. Chiffon is pleated at shoulders. "V" neckline. Elbow-length sleeves ruched at inside seams and cartridge pleated at outside seam. Dress wraps from right to left, fastening on the inside with a fabric tie. Skirt is floor length. Lining at bust and shoulders appears discoloured. Part B) Green beaded belt. Richly decorated with silver beads, green sequins, and green rhinestones. Outside of belt is green chiffon. Faced with faux brown leather. Stiff interfacing. Each end of the belt has a hole through which a tapering length of green chiffon is tied.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Weldom, Kathryn Estate of

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Chiffon

Material

Beads, Sequins, Rhinestones

Color

Green, Silver

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Lucie Hann

Date made

circa 1950 - 1969

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Lucia Hann / Beverly Hills BERGDORF GOODMAN

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 148cm Width (b): 44cm Belt Length: 136cm Width: 3.5cm