Skirt
Maker
Roskill Textiles NZ
Production date
1950s-1960s
Current rights
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Object detail
Description
Flared blue skirt with fruit design by the hem. Size SSW. Twelve gores. Zip fastener and blue button on left at waist. Cherries scattered on the fabric and large fruit collection - bananas, grapes, apples, pineapple, plums, pears at the hem. The shop label attached to the zip opener shows the measurements for women's sizes. Cardboard label reads 'An exclusive Carefree Garment'.
This skirt is thought to be new old stock which came from Hartley's Drapery, a well known store which operated on The Strand, Tauranga.
This skirt is thought to be new old stock which came from Hartley's Drapery, a well known store which operated on The Strand, Tauranga.
Maker
Roskill Textiles NZ
Production date
1950s-1960s
Production place
New Zealand
Measurements
770mm (length), 700mm (width)
Accession number
0324/15
Current rights