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 DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | CH1978.137 |
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Accession Date: | 7 Apr 1978 |
Credit: | Ms Sara Meagher |
Material
Nylon/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Tulle/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Petersham/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
length | 1490mm | Overall length. |
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length | 1090mm |
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length | 640mm |
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