DRESS, Debutante

CH1978.137

Style of the late 1950s.
Colour: White.
Fabric: Nylon, nylon tulle, synthetic petersham.
Bodice: Fitted with central front seam & two darts. Nylon chiffon gathered in folds and extending into sleeves. Left hand side zip.
Skirt: Very full. Gathered onto bodice. 2 layers of nylon over tulle etc.
Sleeve type very small, almost sleeveless.
Neckline: Wide scoop.
Waistline: At normal waist, fitted.
Hemline: Full length.
Lining: 2 layers of tulle and 1 layer of nylon petersham in skirt.
Fastenings left hand side zip.
Machine made.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1978.137
Accession Date: 7 Apr 1978
Credit: Ms Sara Meagher

Material

Nylon/Textile0 - Whole
Tulle/Textile0 - Whole
Petersham/Textile0 - Whole

Measurement

length1490mmOverall length.
length1090mm
length640mm

 


 

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