DRESS & PETTICOAT
CH1977.27.a-b
(a) Turquoise fine nylon frock - "V" neck with bodice gathered in folds to waist. Skirt Knife-pleated. Belt removed by owner and used to make small centre piece at waist. 2 oval buckles metal with glass "stones". These were originally from a pair of evening shoes c. 1914-18. Short sleeves. Lining of turquoise nylon net.
(b) Pale turquoise nylon petticoat, worn under (a). Panels of embroidery (nylon on top and around hem). Narrow adjustable straps. Label: 'KAYSER/ LINGERIE/ BRI-NYLON/ 36'.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1977.27.a-b |
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| Accession Date: | 21 Jan 1977 |
| Credit: | Miss P. Sidney-Smith |
Material
| Nylon/Textile | a - Dress |
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| Metal | a - Dress |
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| Glass | a - Dress |
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| Nylon/Textile | b - Petticoat |
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| Plastic/Synthetic/Polymer | b - Petticoat |
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Measurement
| length | 1060mm |
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| length | 990mm |
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