EVENING GOWN
Creator(s): Oldric Royce, Inc. (Designer)
Currently in storage
About this object
A green evening gown with sweetheart neckline and pleated cap sleeve. The gown front has an empire waist cut high in the center front and gradually slopes to a low center back. A mock cape creates a pleated cap sleeve and a free hanging cape at the back. The pleats are 4 inches deep all around. The skirt is created by four gored panels. Dress closes at center back with nylon zipper. Cape closes with a set of hooks and eyes. The interior has covered dress shields, grosgrain waist tape at center back, and two long hanging cords made of the lining fabric. Construction detail: A self-lining fabric tape is sewn at the hip in the interior of the gown to create a soft pleat on the exterior of the gown.
- Object name:
- EVENING GOWN
- Made from:
- Silk taffeta with spotted chenille. Silk taffeta lining.
- Made in:
- USA
- Date made:
- ca. 1960
- Size:
- Bust circumference: 38 in,Waist: 29 in, Shoulder to Waist: 16 1/2 in, Shoulder to hem back: 59in, Hem circumference: 141 in Shoulder to waist: 16 ½ inches Shoulder to hem back: 59 inches
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 2012.1.3
- Signature marks:
- LABEL: Béla Ross inc. of OLDRIC ROYCE NEW YORK TAILORED BY TONY ABATE
- Credit line:
- Gift of Mrs. Ellen Charles