Dress, Evening
Production date
Mid 1950s
Description
NECKLINE AND COLLAR:
NECKLINE: Wide "V" shape front & back. Self faced neckline, handstitched in place.
COLLAR: No collar.
BODICE STYLE:Semi-fitted - fitted.
SLEEVE STYLE: No sleeve. Self-faced armhole, handstitched in place.
WAISTLINE: Semi-fitted.
SKIRT SHAPE: Flared below hip.
COMMENTS: WORKMANSHIP: Mediocre. SEAMS: Looks like they were original machine basted (white, brown & grey thread in places) this remains. Then machine stitched in turquoise thread. EDGES OF SEAMS: Left alone or selvedge in some places.
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Object Detail
Chest: Bodice: 1020mm (40 3/16")
Length: Bodice: 430mm
Sleeve Length: Sleeve Armhole: 45.5cm (17 15/16")
Waist circumference: Skirt: 85cm (33 7/16")
Length: Skirt: 790mm
Length: Skirt: 810mm
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