Halle choir dress
Summary
Dark blue artificial silk grosgrain. Full length three quarter sleeve evening dress, with shallow V neck and cross-over front. Cross-over bodice is pleated at the front neckline. The ends form a wide sash belt fastening CB with a beckle. Foundation bodice under the cross-over drapery is fitting. Sleeves of foundation bodice are straight, fairly wide, and three quarter. Full A-line skirt. Dress fastens CB with zip. Donor wore dress as part of the Halle Choir. Adapted from a Vogue pattern cocktail dress.
Object Name
Halle choir dress
Creators Name
Date Created
1960-1965
Dimensions
Length: 142cm
Bust: 102cm
Waist: 84cm
accession number
1979.638
Collection Group
Place of creation
Manchester
Medium
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