afternoon dress
Summary
Twilled silk, printed with flowers in yellow and turquoise with green leaves, against a background of light brown and white scrolling. Princess line. Fairly wide neck with turndown band, and bow on left shoulder. Slightly flared skirt. Padded shoulders. Three quarter sleeves. Zip fastening waist each side. Sewn-in underskirt of white silk. Narrow separate belt. See also Hat 1959.93
Object Name
afternoon dress
Creators Name
Date Created
1957
Dimensions
Length: 109.2cm
Shoulder to waist: 36.8cm
Hem: 370.8cm
Waist: 71cm
accession number
1959.255
Collection Group
Place of creation
London
Medium
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