Evening dress
Chanelle Ltd
Category
Costume
Date
1930
Materials
Cotton, Net, Rayon, Velvet
Measurements
750 mm (W)340 mm (W)1300 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Bournemouth
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1366330
Summary
Full length black cotton velvet evening dress, flaring out to hemline from low waistline. Skirt cut on the cross. Bodice stitched to skirt at waistline, which rises to an inverted 'V' shape at centre front, cut straight across at back. Yoke and sleeves of pink cotton net machine embroidered with translucent iridescent sequins. Full, short sleeves gathered into head of shoulder and into broad cuff, made from same materials. Sleeves stiffened with gathered bands of peach rayon stitched to inner shoulder seams. Small crepe retaining straps fastened with metal press studs at shoulders. Yoke is 'V' shaped, neckline low and rounded. Fastens on left hand side with metal 'Lightening' zip. Label; Woven rayon triangle stitched to seam at right hip, 'Chanelle Ltd, Bournemouth, Cheltenham, Westover Road, Bournemouth' with image of a page carrying a Chanelle hat-box.
Makers and roles
Chanelle Ltd