COSTUME

Object Name: Blouse
Maker: Williams & Cox (Primary maker)
Date Made: 1915-1920
Place Made: England: Devon: Torquay
Torquay
Description: 1915-1920 woman's blouse of cream, self- striped silk. Long sleeves with button cuffs. Machine sewn. Centre front opening with mother of pearl buttons. High, shirt style collar. Front has gathers for fullness into the yoke at the shoulders. Gathered onto a narrow band at the waistline. Peplum effect of discoloured cream cotton. Petersham ribbon band inside the waist line with Makers label -' Williams & Cox, Costumiers, Torquay'.
Materials: silk
Catalogue Number: HOYFM.2012.297

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