Name/Title
Evening GownEntry/Object ID
2007.2.102Description
Part A) Black lace dropwaist lace dress. Dress consists of floral black machine lace over a black underdress. Neckline is rounded and shallow, with a deeper illusion neckline on the achieved with inserted beige crepe. Sleeveless. Waistline has V shape and falls at about hip-height. Skirt is full and falls to about calf-height.
Part B) Black lace jacket. Same floral machine lace as Part A. Wrist-length sleeves with ruffles at about mid-forearm. Lavallière attached at back of neck. Self-fabric strap at bottom edges of jacket opening. Jacket falls to about waist-height. Bottom hem is scalloped.
Part C) Black lace belt interfaced with same black fabric as underdress in Part A. Triangular silver metallic belt hook embellished with rhinestones attached to each end of belt.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
University of British ColumbiaClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
LaceMaterial
Rayon, MetalColor
Black, Brown, SilverMade/Created
Date made
circa 1930 - 1939Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Dress
Length: 116cm
Width (s): 42cm
Jacket
Length:63cm
Width (s): 41cm
Belt
Length: 82cm
Width: 3cm
