pyjamas
Summary
Pale pink knitted artificial silk (?Celanese) matching machine lace. 1) Top - short, short-sleeved pullover tunic top; neckline has V-shaped opening with lace and fabric insertions to give scooped neckline; short cap sleeves edged with lace, hem edged with lace; two triangular applique lace motifs at CF waist secure the narrow rouleau tie belt. 2) Trousers - elasticated waist; V shaped front yoke; legs flare widely, shaped by deep front triangular gussets strating at thigh level; legs edged with lace; double fabric diamond shaped gusset at crotch.
Object Name
pyjamas
Date Created
1930-1940
Dimensions
1) length: 54cm
2) outside leg: 96.5cm
1) bust: 102cm
2) waist: 56cm
accession number
1979.209
Collection Group
Medium
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