[.1] DANCE COSTUME, pantsuit in mauve with overskirt in mauve, green and pink ruffles. Short, capped sleeves are flounced in a similar manner. The bodice is purple and close fitting with green, fluorescent painted discs and green glitter down the front. The back is closed with four hooks and eyes. A pink and green tie is attached above the top hook and eye. 'D. ASHTON' is written on the inside bodice in ink.
[.2] HEADPIECE, tiara style with hat elastic from ear to ear. Mauve, green and pink ruffles with pale green feather on left had side. Ruffles and feather are decorated with glitter.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | H2013.654.1-2 |
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| Accession Date: | 20 Nov 2014 |
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| Acquisition Year: | 2014 |
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| Credit: | Mrs Dolly Cetinich |
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Material
| Satin/Textile | Silk tafetta ( fringed for effect), stiffening, metal, glitter, calico, elastic, feather
| 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 520mm | Shoulder to hem [.1] |
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| width | 480mm | Skirt spread out |
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| width | 200mm | Tip of feather to ear |
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