APPLIED ART : COSTUME

Object Name: day dress
Maker: Stevens, J. (Maker)
Date Made: mid 1930's
mid 1930's
Description: Day dress of crepe, prob art. silk. Fabric is light pink with design of Halloween motifs - cat, fireworks, pumpkin, witches, witches hats - in yellow, balck and grey. Bodice is pleasted from shoulders to waistline, slightly raised at front. High round neck with turnover collar, c/f opening 13cm (cloases with a hook at neck and two press studs) is hidden by centre front box pleat. Short cap sleeves cut in one with bodice. Metal zip 'SWIFT' on tab, at left side seam. Self apron front extends at CF 64.5cm, attached at waist seam as far as side seam zip on left, and further towards centre back on right. The two sides of the apron hook together at back and tie with self ties. Skirt is pleated except for section under apron near waist. Bodice lined with cream net. Back neck - waist 39cm, waist - hem 68.2cm
Materials: crepe (100%)
Catalogue Number: BELUM.T4075
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