Collection item
Black gown with gold lame flowers
Bruce Papas designed this gown while he was completing his apprenticeship at Ninette Gowns. Auckland socialite Thelma Pardy wore it to an Officer's Ball where she met the man who was to become her third husband.
Details
Credit:
Image courtesy of Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 2018.11.1
Copyright:
Image © unknown. Please contact Auckland Museum before reproducing this item.
Designer:
Bruce Papas
Manufacturing location:
Vulcan Buildings, Queen Street, Auckland
Garment type:
Evening gown
Material:
Satin, lame, sequins
Colour:
Black, gold
Purchase location:
Vulcan Buildings, Queen Street, Auckland
Label:
Unlabelled Ninette Gowns
Date:
Late 1940s
