Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

2007.2.101

Description

Part A) Blue lace evening gown. Body has faded to deep purple. Top of bodice and sleeves are made of bright blue lace. Neck is shallow and edged with a ruffled collar. Lace section of bodice has shallow V-shape in front and deeper V in back. The sleeves are elbow-length and straight. Snap closure under left arm. High waist. Skirt is about ankle-length and tapers slightly towards bottom hem. Part B) Blue fabric belt, also faded to deep purple. Self-covered oval-shaped belt buckle and silver metallic prong.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

University of British Columbia

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Lace

Material

Rayon

Color

Blue

Notes

Age Association: Adult

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1935 - 1939

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 155cm Width (b): 48cm Belt Length: 88.5cm Width: 3cm