Evening dress
Category
Costume
Date
1955 - 1960
Materials
Synthetic satin, sequins, glass and metal
Measurements
1230 x 480 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604607
Summary
Woman’s dress. Sheath style evening dress in emerald green synthetic satin. Bodice front has decorative bow and sash that is attached at empire line and falls from CB to become a wide, inset flare at the back of the skirt. The dress is decorated with scattered arabesques of applied iridescent sequins and glass beads. The bodice has narrow shoulder straps and a boned, internal bodice made from a synthetic grosgrain. The skirt is fully lined with the same grosgrain as the bodice. Dress opens at CB fastening with metal zipper and hook and eye at neck and waist. Embroidery by Shirley Bassey's designer.
Provenance
Gift of Mrs Wray.