Cocktail dress
Category
Costume
Date
1955 - 1960
Materials
Rayon, vilene, synthetic and metal
Measurements
800 x 530 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603663
Summary
Woman’s dress. Black rayon satin dress with ‘lampshade’ or bell shaped skirt. Boned (metal zig-zag), strapless bodice lined with synthetic black lining. Bow at front waist. Net inner skirt loosely attached at waist. CB opening fastens with metal zipper and hook and eye. The satin skirt has been completely adhered to black Vilene. Label reads "Renee, Belfast". This is Renee Meneely, |Belfast.
Provenance
Gift of Mrs R.Allen, Cookstown, Co Derry
Marks and inscriptions
Inner back seam, centre back.: Label reads "Renee, Belfast". This is Renee Meneely, |Belfast.