Skirt
Maker
Roslyn
Production date
1950s-1960s
Current rights
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Object detail
Description
Gathered cotton skirt with a pocket on the right front. Opens down the front with six green buttons and one button at the waist. Stylized pineapples arranged in rows in colours of green, black and gold on a grey and cream background. Size SSW. Original shop label attached - promotes buying NZ made. Label reads 'Glenar by Roslyn, Made in NZ, This Garment is made for New Zealanders by New Zealanders in New Zealand. Buy 'New Zealand Made' and Keep New Zealand's Workers Employed. Support New Zealand Industries whose Workers Spend Over 115,000,000 yearly in New Zealand. Keep your money in your country.'
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
Roslyn
Production date
1950s-1960s
Production place
New Zealand
Measurements
760mm (length), 500mm (width)
Accession number
0327/15
Current rights