APPLIED ART : COSTUME

Object Name: Day dress
Maker: James, Charles (Primary maker)
James, Charles (maker)
Date Made: 1952-1953
1952-1953
Description: Red wool day dress with V - neck, rounded turn over collar, draped bust line, hip line pockets with flaps, fitted bodice and shedth skirt. Short petal sleeves, c/b zip below back waist, press stud fastening above. Back bodice is gathered to back waist seam, which is covered by cross over half belt trimmed with two self covered buttons, which fastens with hooks. Dress is complex in cut. Skirt lined with cream silk crepe.
Materials: Wool
Catalogue Number: BELUM.T3711
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