Dress
Maker
Petone
Production date
Pre 1967
Current rights
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Object detail
Description
A button-through dress of brushed fabric in taupe/cream check which has 11 round brown plastic buttons. The raglan sleeves are long, cuffed, and have inset flap detail to the bodice. It has a soft open collar neckline. The skirt is softly pleated into the waist. The dress has a chocolate coloured plastic belt with fabric keepers. Label at neck reads 'Melody Styles'.
This dress is thought to be new old stock which came from Hartley's Drapery, a well known store which operated on The Strand, Tauranga.
This dress is thought to be new old stock which came from Hartley's Drapery, a well known store which operated on The Strand, Tauranga.
Maker
Petone
Production date
Pre 1967
Production place
New Zealand
Measurements
Centre back to hem - 1155mm
Belt - 850mm (length), 25mm (width)
Belt - 850mm (length), 25mm (width)
Accession number
0207/03
Current rights