Skirt, Womens
Maker
Austyles
Production date
1950s
Description
Pleated skirt, petrol blue, drip dry pleating invented c. 1950. D169 1950s (MRM).
Waistline: Natural, fitted. Internal waistband, approximately 2.2cm wide. White synthetic 'ribbon' has two strips of 'rubberised' cord along its length - this looks to be starting to perish and is distorting the waistband left side opening.
Skirt Shape: Flared.
Seams: Wasitband machine sewn with white cotton thread. The rest machine sewn with charcoal grey cotton thread.
Edges: Overlocked with black cotton thread.
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Object Detail
Length: 71cm (27 15/16")
Length: 71cm (27 15/16")
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N/R
Marks/Inscriptions: Made in New Zealand; By; Austyles; 112a Lichfield St; Box 2129 Christchurch; Type of mark: Label; Notes: Sewn to the centre back waistline, woven on woven, grey on white.
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