Evening dress
Category
Costume
Date
1960 - 1970
Materials
Nylon, cotton, synthetic material, diamante and metal
Measurements
1240 x 410 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604609
Summary
Woman’s dress. Bright, sugar pink nylon jersey sleeveless sheath evening dress. Tight fitting around front, fabric gathered into neck at back. Heavy embroidery worked diagonally across bodice, down proper left side back and around hem at back. The embroidery is very 3 dimensional, comprising of clusters of white plastic flowers around pick diamante, embedded in foliate design of pink beading and cotton machine embroidery. Proper left shoulder opening with four metal hooks and eyes. Opening proper left side fastens with metal zipper. Dress lined with pink synthetic fabric. Embroidery worked by Shirley Bassey's designer.
Provenance
Gift of Mrs Wray.