APPLIED ART : COSTUME

Object Name: Evening Dress
Maker: Bess Art (Primary maker)
Date Made: late 1960's
late 1960's
Description: Bright pink; wool jersey ankle length dress, with purple, orange and pink striped empire line bodice, the stripes forming a 'V' at c/f and c/b. Orange waistband. 3/4 length sleeves, striped to elbow, with deep bias cut pink frill. C/b zip. Boat neckline, straight, very slightly flared skirt.
Materials: Wool, jersey
Catalogue Number: BELUM.T3698
Copyright: National Museums NI

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