Dress - Day
Production date
Late 1950s
Description
NECKLINE AND COLLAR:
NECKLINE: Rounded front & back, wide on shoulders, self faced, C.B. opening closed by black metal hook & navy blanket stitch eye; neck outlined by a white nylon ruffle trimmed either side in an edging of navy overlocking - 3cm wide.
COLLAR: No collar.
BODICE STYLE: Semi-fitted - H line (?)
SLEEVE STYLE: One piece, inset, 3 darts at back of elbow, full length. Hem turned under once 5cm & herringboned in place. Edge of sleeve trimmed like collar.
WAISTLINE: Drop waist, unfitted.
SKIRT SHAPE: Straight.
COMMENTS: SEAMS: Machine sewn, navy cotton thread. EDGES: Raw.
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Object Detail
Chest: Bodice: 1070mm (42 1/8")
Length: Bodice: 510mm
Length: Bodice: 420mm
Sleeve Length: Sleeve: 56cm (22 1/16")
Circumference: Sleeve Hem: 23cm
Waist circumference: Skirt: 92cm (36 1/4")
Waist circumference: Skirt: 86.5cm (34 1/16")
Length: Skirt: 515mm
Length: Skirt: 525mm
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