Dress, day
Production date
1958
Description
Shift in plum and beige tropical print canvas style cotton. Buttoned side. D319 1958 (MRM).
Neckline: Rounded, self faced. 1.1cm tuck at centre front.
Collar: No collar.
Bodice Style: Loose.
Sleeve Style: No sleeve, armhole self faced.
Waistline: Undefined, loose.
Skirt Shape: Straight.
Seams: Machine sewn, cream cotton thread.
Edges: Zig zagged. Cream cotton thread.
Buttons: Self covered, two, 6cm diameter.
The hem has been let down about 6cm, there is a previous hem line evident. Top stitching has been added at this stage (and probably also the vents).
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Object Detail
Chest: Bodice: 1020mm (40 3/16")
Length: Bodice: 390mm
Circumference: Sleeve: 45cm
Waist circumference: Skirt: 98cm (38 9/16")
Length: Skirt: 625mm
Length: Skirt: 620mm
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