Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

2007.2.103

Description

Part A) Black evening gown. Sleeveless. Dress has a V-neck. Shaping for bust is achieved through gathered and tucked fabric underneath neckline. Snap closure underneath left armhole. High waistline, with self-fabric belt straps at left and right side of gown. Skirt is full and about ankle-length. Part B) Black bolero matching Part A. Sleeves are about elbow-length, with large puffed shoulders gathered at the shoulder seams and shirring along the outside seams. Bolero also has shirring along each shoulder. About chest-length. Two self-fabric ties at bottom of bolero.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

University of British Columbia

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Rayon

Color

Black

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1935 - 1939

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Rembert / GOWNS / MONTREAL NEW YORK PARIS

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 152cm Width (b): 46cm Bolero Length: 39cm Width (S): 34cm