dress; woman's

Production date
Mid 1930s
Description
Navy blue silk chiffon dress. The dress has a round neck with a slight V shape at the c/f. There are small pin tucks all around the front neck and sappliqued blue silk satin flowers and leaves. The bodice front is stitched onto a triangular shaped penal at the c/f with gathering at the bust area. Both front and back panels have overlapping shaped seams at the waist. The dress c/f panel forms an inverted pleat at knee level. The skirt is flared. The sleeves are long, full and set in. They have the same tucks and applique decoration as the bodice. There is a pointed cuff at the wrist with four press studs. The dress bodice is lined with beige silk chiffon.

Object detail

Department
Collection
Porter- Costume Collection
Production date
Mid 1930s
Associated person
Accession number
1996-052-197

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