Name/Title
Day DressEntry/Object ID
2007.2.93Description
Black velvet and crepe dropwaist dress. Bodice made with georgette crepe. Rounded V neck with floral machine lace collar. Back of collar has five sections of vertical boning inserted. Straight wrist-length sleeves with inverted V-shaped velvet at wrists, which are also edged with same lace as collar. At front of bodice is a faux buttoned placket with 21 shiny black buttons. The waist has a deep V shape and sits at about hip-height. Dress has V-shaped skirt composed of a layer of velvet over a crepe layer. Skirt widens towards bottom hem, which has a wide and rounded U shape.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
University of British ColumbiaClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
Velvet, Georgette crêpeMaterial
SilkColor
BlackMade/Created
Date made
circa 1928 - 1930Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: 126cm
Width (b): 56cm