dress; woman's

Production date
Mid 1940s-Late 1940s
Description
Pink day dress with grey, white and black weave design printed on top. The dress has a round neck open a little way down the c/f. The left and right bodice sections have been rucked onto a facing on the c/f from the neck edge to the waist. This facing and the front neck edge have been trimmed with black velvet ribbon, a small bow is stitched on at the c/f neck. The skirt panel flares gently from the waist. There are two belt ties stitched onto the side seams. The sleeves are long, set in and elasticised at the wrist. The dress fastens on the left side seam with an unusual clear plastic zip from the underarm seam to the waist. The dress is knee length.

Object detail

Department
Collection
Porter- Costume Collection
Production date
Mid 1940s-Late 1940s
Associated person
Accession number
1996-052-182

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