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Accession Number 1983.27.2 Title evening dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type dress, evening Creator Chapman, Ceil Date Made 1956-1960 Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques woven, plain, taffeta; machine sewn; embroidered; beadwork Measurements overall: 119.5 cm Description

Blue taffeta empire cut gown. 2 spaghetti straps for shoulders on each side. Cluster of rose and black sequins sewn at front side end of straps. Form fitting bodice with 6 boned seams on inside. Piped at waistline. CB…

Blue taffeta empire cut gown. 2 spaghetti straps for shoulders on each side. Cluster of rose and black sequins sewn at front side end of straps. Form fitting bodice with 6 boned seams on inside. Piped at waistline. CB closure, zipper continues into skirt. Full skirt, lined with blue tulle. Large pink fabric floral clusters are sewn at bottom left and CB of dress. Green corded vines fall from waistline area. Worn by Professor Munn for solo performances with the Calgary Philharmonic and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.

Read More + Credit Line Donated by Prof. A.M. Munn