Midnight Blue Evening Dress
Date1930s
Object NameDress
Mediumsatin
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsBust: 88cm
Waist: 88cm
Length: 146cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1995.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS030336
About MeSatin is the name of the type of weave of silk which produces a smooth fabric that usually has a thick, lustrous, unbroken surface texture. The focus of this dress is the dramatically simple tailoring and the fact that the fabric allows the dress to cling to every curve of the body. Shimmering satin was perfect for this statuesque look, made famous by Hollywood film stars of the period, as it showed up particularly well on the big screen.
