Dress - Day
Production date
Circa 1958
Description
NECKLINE AND COLLAR:
NECKLINE: "U" shaped - bound in a self fabric bias strip [1.2cm wide] - handstitched in place. The edge of the bias is where a 1.8cm wide ruffle attaches at the neck. The ruffle enclosed the entire neck.
COLLAR: No collar.
BODICE STYLE: Loose.
SLEEVE STYLE: No sleeve. [Cotton bias binding]. Arm is faced with a bias strip (light brown). There is a double row of top stitching in a gold/brown coloured thread.
WAISTLINE: Undefined.
SKIRT SHAPE: Very slight flare.
COMMENTS: SEAMS: Machine stitched - white thread (cotton). EDGES: Pinked.
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Object Detail
Chest: Bodice: 1020mm (40 3/16")
Length: Bodice: 430mm
Circumference: Sleeve Armhole: 48cm
Waist circumference: Skirt: 92cm (36 1/4")
Length: Skirt: 550mm
Length: Skirt: 590mm
70/84
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Part of 1 highlight set
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