Dress
Production date
1950s
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Object detail
Description
An a-line sleeveless dress with wide and narrow pleating detail to the bust and skirt front and rear. The bodice features a curved panel from under the bust to the waist. There is a metal zip concealed in a side seam. The fabric has a pattern all over of green roses, brown leaves and yellow splashes on a cream background. There is a self covered belt with covered buckle.The dress has a capped sleeve jacket with a scoop neckline which does up under the bust with a single white button.The jacket has darts under the arm and up to to the bust line.
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.
Production date
1950s
Measurements
Centre back to hem - 1100mm
Belt - 820mm (length), 22mm (width)
Belt - 820mm (length), 22mm (width)
Accession number
0227/03
Current rights