Dress - Day
Maker
Ardee Sportsear
Production date
Circa 1950
Description
NECKLINE AND COLLAR:
NECKLINE: Rounded front + back, white bias strip faces neckline.
COLLAR: One piece, C.B. opening closed by a metal hook + eye, scalloped edge outlined with mid-blue cotton thread "cord", 6.5 - 8cm deep.
BODICE STYLE: Semi-fitted.
SLEEVE STYLE: One piece, slightly inset; small amount of gathering on sleeve head, fits very close to the arm; dart at back of elbow. Hem: Turned under twice 2.2cm, machine neatened then machine blind hemmed in place.
WAISTLINE: Slightly high waisted, white cotton thread knotted belt loops 4.5cm long self fabric belt tie 127cm x 2.3cm.
SKIRT SHAPE: Slight flare.
COMMENTS: ALTERATION: Evidence that hem has been let down, there is a definite crease line 7.5cm above existing hem. Also skirt sides have been let out - crease line evident. SEAMS: Machine sewn - white or mid-blue cotton thread. EDGES: Raw. BUTTONS: Gold coloured metal round buttons; very convex; hooped attached on back; 1.2 diameter.
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Object Detail
Chest: Bodice: 960mm (37 13/16")
Length: Bodice: 335mm
Sleeve Length: Sleeve: 54.5cm (21 7/16")
Circumference: Sleeve Hem: 23cm
Waist circumference: Skirt: 78.5cm (30 7/8")
Length: Skirt: 655mm
Length: Skirt: 645mm
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