Top, womans
Production date
Late 1950s-1960s
Description
Fancy elastic shirred gauze top in nylon. For wear mainly under tailored costume jacket. B382 1950s- early 1960s (MRM).
Neckline: Rounded at base of throat.
Collar: Standing collar, one piece, seam at centre back. 5cm tall ie skivvy neckline.
Bodice Style: Fitted.
Sleeve Style: Inset, one piece, full length. Hem turned under twice 1.5cm and zig zagged in place.
Waistline: Fitted, natural, undefined.
Seams & Edges: Three thread overlocking pink cotton thread.
Bodice fits snugly to the body with the help of the shirring/elastic therefore minimal body shaping in actual garment pieces. All measurements have been completed onthe unstretched 'resting' garment.
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Object Detail
Chest: Bodice: 560mm (22 1/16")
Length: Bodice: 320mm
Sleeve Length: Sleeve: 54cm (21 1/4")
Circumference: Sleeve: 16cm
Waist circumference: Skirt: 42cm (16 9/16")
Length: Skirt: 210mm
Length: Skirt: 210mm
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