Dress, day
Maker
Sue Brett
Production date
1958-1960
Description
Shift in vivid tropical print canvas-type cotton. 1958+ D318 (MRM).
Neckline: Front is rectangular and the back is quite low (just above armhole level) rounded. Self faced.
Collar: No collar.
Bodice Style: Loose.
Sleeve Style: No sleeve, armhole self faced.
Waistline: Undefined, loose.
Skirt Shape: Slight flare.
Seams: Machine sewn, pink cotton thread.
Edges: Overlocked, white filament thread.
The front neck facing has been hand stitched at the lower edge to keep it flat, unfortunately it has been done in the wrong place so that about 1cm of facing shows.
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Object Detail
Chest: Bodice: 1040mm (40 15/16")
Length: Bodice: 445mm
Circumference: Sleeve: 52.5cm
Waist circumference: Skirt: 98.5cm (38 3/4")
Length: Skirt: 510mm
Length: Skirt: 525mm
70/84
N/R
Part of 1 highlight set
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