DRESS, late 1920s (Bodice & Skirt)
CH1985.157.a-b
Dress of ecru silk shantung, two pieces:
a) Bodice: loose jacket style; large mother of pearl button trim, soft foldover collar and separate revers of cream silk crepe; pseudo-blouse front of same as though revealed by open jacket; hook and buttonholed loop closure.
b) Skirt: Made in 5 panels on internal waistband of cotton petersham; mid-calf length.
Machine sewn throughout.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1985.157.a-b |
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| Accession Date: | 29 May 1985 |
| Credit: | Harbour Theatre |
Material
| Silk/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Mother of Pearl/Shell | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 600mm | Centre back. |
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| length | 870mm | Side seam. |
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