Name/Title
Evening GownEntry/Object ID
2007.2.103Description
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 ColumbiaClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935 - 1939Label/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
Rembert / GOWNS / MONTREAL NEW YORK PARISDimensions
Dimension Notes
Dress
Length: 152cm
Width (b): 46cm
Bolero
Length: 39cm
Width (S): 34cm