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CH1979.85

White. All machine sewn. Boat neck trimmed with embroidered strip, same on armholes. Fastens at front with one fabric covered metal button. Front opening covered with white embroidery strip with same embroidery as frill all around (doesn't match neck and arm embroidery). Only slightly gathered into neckband. Labels at back of neck, in red: 'QUALITY/ PERMAWEAR/ GUARANTEED' and 'O.S.' (same as CH.1979.83). Ref. A. Buck, 'Victorian Costume & Costume Accessories'.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1979.85
Accession Date: 21 Mar 1979
Credit: Western Australian Museum Collection

Material

Cotton/Textile0 - Whole

Measurement

length1000mm
width860mmAt hem.

 

 

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