Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

1997.9.32

Description

Part A) Black, blue, yellow, and green floral print satin wrap dress. Wide and low scoop neckline edged with a band of gold metallic thread. Sleeves are wrist-length, widening from the shoulder. Sleeve is open at outside seam from shoulder to wrist. Self-covered button closure along shoulders. Wrist and opening edges of sleeves edged with band of gold metallic thread. Bust is shaped. Dress has panel at front that is open from just under the left arm to the bottom hem. Front panel is fastened from bust to hip. Bottom hem edged with band of gold thread. Dress is lined in black. Part B) Gold metal wire belt. Made of twisted and knotted cords of golden wire. Gold metal belt buckle with curved prong underneath at one end of belt. Other end of belt is rounded.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Weldom, Kathryn Estate of

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Satin

Material

Metal

Color

Black, Blue, Yellow, Green, Gold

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1960 - 1979

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 146cm Width (b): 46cm Belt Length: 81cm Width: 4cm