blouse; woman's

Production date
Early 1950s
Description
Mauve silk chiffon blouse. The blouse has a narrow round neck with a frill attached to the lower edge. There is a bodice yoke from the neck to just above the bust area on the front and back panels. This yoke is pleated with small tucks lining up from right to left across the width. The lower blouse front panel is square in shape and has two bust darts. The blouse lower back panel is square and pleated onto the back yoke. The blouse fastens down the c/b with then buttons and buttonholes, and a press stud at the neck. The sleeves are long and gathered
at the shoulder and cuff which has a narrow facing and a broad frill. The blouse was home made by the donor.

Object detail

Department
Collection
Porter- Costume Collection
Production date
Early 1950s
Associated person
Accession number
1996-052-158/001

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