Shirt - Woman's
Production date
Circa 1950s
Description
NECKLINE AND COLLAR:
NECKLINE: Rounded, sits close to the base of the throat BUT wide on shoulders. Back neck facing.
COLLAR: Stiff standing collar in the front 5.7cm tall; with C.B. opening, straight edges.
BODICE STYLE: Semi-fitting.
SLEEVE STYLE: One piece; 3/4 length; gathering at sleeve head & into top of cuff. Wide cuff [10.5cm]; inset sleeve head.
WAISTLINE: Natural undefined.
SKIRT SHAPE: Slight flare.
COMMENTS: SEAMS: Mainly internalised seams, with edges enclosed; shoulder seam, plain sewn white cotton thread & raw edges. BACK: Open has a non woven dacron interfacing sewn in. BUTTONS: White opaque plastic; 1.2cm diam; central slot indent with two holes for attachment. BUTTONHOLES: Horizontal; machine sewn; cream coloured cotton 1.8cm wide.
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Object Detail
Chest: Bodice: 990mm (39")
Length: Bodice: 400mm
Length: Sleeve Length: 530mm
Circumference: Sleeve Hem: 26.5cm
Waist circumference: Skirt: 81cm (31 7/8")
Length: Skirt: 190mm
Length: Skirt: 190mm
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