DRESS

CH1977.172

Simulated printed calico. Unbleached background with pink, red and purple flowers. 'Bib' front, fastening over shoulders with buckled straps. Metal belt holes down and under arms front and back. Label: 'SHRIMP' & '36/ SIZE/ 12/', 'ALL COTTON' and 'HAND WASH CAREFULLY/ DO NOT [underlined] USE STRONG (D)ETERGENT.'

Department:

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number:	CH1977.172
Accession Date:	13 Apr 1977
Credit:	Mr N. Hunsley

Material

Cotton/Textile	0 - Whole

Metal	0 - Whole

Measurement

length	628mm	Measured neck to hem.

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