dress: woman's

Production date
Mid 1950s
Description
Purple woven check dress, fitted style. It has a round neck, and the bodice section has been cut in two pieces giving a geometric effect. The sleeves are 3/4 length and slightly gathered on the shoulder. The skirt is straight and is sewn onto the bodice with two tucks on the front and two darts on the back. The back bodice has been cut in two pieces giving a yoke effect and there are two darts on the waist seam. There is a centre back zip from neck - hip. The belt is plain and has been cut on the bias. The dress was made at home by the donor.

Object detail

Department
Collection
Porter- Costume Collection
Production date
Mid 1950s
Associated person
Accession number
1996-052-058/001

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