Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

1997.9.24

Description

Part A) Black and white floral satin dress. The middles of the flowers are red, purple and green. Polka dotted weave. Rounded neckline with a flat, black satin patch in the shape of a bow at center front. Short puff sleeves with black jersey knit cuff. Bodice is baggy and is not shaped. Concealed button placket down center back of bodice. Natural waistline. Skirt is calf-length and gathered at waist. Inside of dress is lined in black. Part B) Black belt. Black satin with dotted weave over a firm interfacing. Self-covered belt buckle at one end. Opposing end is tapered and has 5 belt holes. Back of belt is faced with faux leather.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Weldom, Kathryn Estate of

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Satin

Color

Black, White, Red, Green, Purple

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Valentino S.p.A.

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Belt: valentino

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 116cm Width (b): 48cm Belt Length: 91cm Width: 4.5cm