Dress - Day
Maker
Siltex
Production date
Circa 1956
Description
NECKLINE AND COLLAR:
NECKLINE: Rounded front + back, self faced, wide on shoulders. Closed at C.B., originally a hook + beige coloured cotton thread blanket stitch eye BUT the hook is missing.
COLLAR: No collar.
BODICE STYLE: Semi-fitted.
SLEEVE STYLE: Short Dolman sleeve with underarm gusset, self faced hem.
WAISTLINE: Natural, slightly fitted.
SKIRT SHAPE: Flared.
COMMENTS: SEAMS: Machine sewn; light & dark pink cotton thread. EDGES: Overlocked - beige cotton thread or pinked. WAISTLINE: Has been reinforced in a medium weight, woven, interlining that has been sewn into place.
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Object Detail
Chest: Bodice: 1065mm (41 15/16")
Length: Bodice: 440mm
Sleeve Length: Sleeve: 15cm (5 7/8")
Circumference: Sleeve Hem: 38.5cm
Waist circumference: Skirt: 79.5cm (31 5/16")
Length: Skirt: 590mm
Length: Skirt: 600mm
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