mini dress

Janice Wainwright, 1940



mini dress

Janice Wainwright 1940

Summary

Printed muslin mini-dress in a diagonal pattern of stylised clouds and rainbows in purple on a lilac ground. Simple A-line 'baby-doll' shape with collarless top with very high rounded yoke and skirt gathered in all round; CB 57 cms zip; lined lilac acetate; woven label 'Designed by Janice Wainwright for Simon Massey, London'. a Janice Wainwright garment worn by donor's wife, Susan Finch (1939-83). She married donor in 1969, and was a personal friend of Janice Wainwright, working for her at the time of the marriage.


Object Name

mini dress

Creators Name

Janice Wainwright

Date Created

1968-1970

Dimensions

size: 12
L: 84cm

accession number

2006.42

Collection Group

costume
womenswear

Place of creation

London

Medium

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