Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

1997.9.37

Description

Part A) Light pink chiffon gown. Shallow rounded neckline. Wrist-length bell sleeves. Bodice is shaped. Semi-detached chemise with straps inside bodice. Back of neckline has one half of a hook closure at top of long slit down center back of bodice. "Talon" zipper closure at back of bodice near waist. Natural waistline. Skirt is knee-length, very full and pleated at waist. Skirt consists of chiffon layer over a chiffon-and-crepe petticoat. Part B) Light pink rectangular cloth belt. Square ends. Outside layer is chiffon. Interfacing appears to be cloth.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Weldom, Kathryn Estate of

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Chiffon

Color

Pink

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 96cm Width (b): 45cm Belt Length: 101.5cm Width: 9cm