Bata de Cola

NameFlamenco dress

Place madeMadrid, Spain, Europe

MediumPolyester or nylon fabric, cotton lining, metal closures.

DimensionsOverall: 84 5/8 x 58 1/4 in. (215 x 148 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2011.22.1

Object numberA.2011.22.1

DescriptionLong red and black paisley print flamenco dress with deep V neck and back, long sleeves with ruffles at wrists, tightly fitted through bodice, waist and hips, then flaring to heavy ruffled, long trained skirt. All but skirt lined in red cotton, which has black taffeta ruffled separate skirt lining. Gores under arms, round black breast cups inside, back zipper with hook and eye closure.