Dress, Day
Production date
Late 1950s
Description
NECKLINE AND COLLAR:
NECKLINE: Rounded "V" shape to mid chest.
COLLAR: Scalloped edge : width varies 3.5cm - 5cm. Self fabric bow tie at bottom of collar. 12.5cm long 3.5cm wide. This is sewn to the collar. The "tails" of the bow are 13.5cm long 3cm wide; bias-facing handstitched down.
BODICE STYLE: Loose - semi-fitted.
SLEEVE STYLE: Inset sleeve - short. Hem: Turned under twice & topstitched (white cotton). One piece.
WAISTLINE: Natural - slightly low.
SKIRT SHAPE: Tubular.
COMMENTS: SEAMS: Machine sewn - edges left loose : badly frayed. THREAD: white cotton - machining - blue cotton - handstitching.
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Object Detail
Chest: Bodice: 1080mm (42 1/2")
Length: Bodice: 455mm
Sleeve Length: Sleeve: 15.5cm (6 1/8")
Circumference: Sleeve Hem: 34cm
Waist circumference: Skirt: 89cm (35 1/16")
Length: Skirt: 565mm
Length: Skirt: 555mm
70/84
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