Dress

Item number 3696/10 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Long-sleeved dark purple silk dress, with brocade panel on back of bodice. Neckline is split, with a high collar; neck opening and split are bordered with an embroidered band. Band has alternating geometric designs on an orange ground; designs done in black, green, purple, and red. Matching bands around cuffs; all bands are trimmed with metallic thread. Brocade panel done on dark purple ground, with intertwining dark gold floral motifs across surface. Skirt of dress made of six panels; seams decorated with light purple and white stripes. Bodice and sleeves lined with orange fabric; skirt is unlined.