Dress, purple silk satin, sleeveless with a plunging neckline and flared skirt with train, featuring braided details,'lusting impression' designed by 'Ruth Tarvydas', Perth, Western Australia, SS09.
H2018.166
This full length evening dress is made from purple silk satin. The dress has a plunging v neckline and
halter. The v shape is replicated through the back of the garment. Both the front and back are
decorated with a self-fabric, braided applique. The bodice is fitted. The flared skirt has godets sewn
into the side seams to create extra fullness, and features a train through the back. The closure is
an invisiblezip in the proper left side seam. From under the bust, the dress is lined in a sheer,
tonal polyester fabric.
History:
This style was shown at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) in Sydney in 2008. A black
version of this dress featured in the Curtin 'House of Tarvydas' (HOT) exhibition in 2008.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H2018.166 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Acquisition Year: | 2018 |
| Credit: | Donated by W Tarr |
Measurement
| Chest/Circumference | 480mm |
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| Waist/Circumference | 690mm |
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| Hem/Circumference | 2350mm |
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| Neck to hem/Height | 1310mm |
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