Feria dress

NameFlamenco dress

Maker Modista

Date1940s

Place madeSevilla, Spain, Europe

MediumCotton, metal

DimensionsOverall: 57 1/2 x 27 9/16 in. (146 x 70 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2011.22.3

Object numberA.2011.22.3

DescriptionRed and white polka-dotted flamenco dress with deep V neck and back, wide, two layer short sleeves, and three layer wide, ruffled and gathered skirt. The sleeve and skirt ruffles are each edged with off-white eyelet lace. A green ribbon runs through the lace at the hips. The body lined in off-white cotton. Large hooks and eyes alternate with large snap back closures. Tag sewn in front center reads "Modista Telef 20732 Pardales Trajano 34 Sevilla"